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The weather in Lake Tahoe in May is very cold with temperatures between 1°C and 13°C, warm clothes are a must.
You can expect about 3 to 8 days of rain in Lake Tahoe during the month of May. It’s a good idea to bring along your umbrella so that you don’t get caught in poor weather.
You can expect a few days of snow in Lake Tahoe during May. It’s important to get out your snow boots and warm mittens to stay warm while you explore Lake Tahoe.
Our weather forecast can give you a great sense of what weather to expect in Lake Tahoe in May 2025.
If you’re planning to visit Lake Tahoe in the near future, we highly recommend that you review the 14 day weather forecast for Lake Tahoe before you arrive.
| Month | Temperatures | Rainy Days | Dry Days | Snowy Days | Rainfall | Weather | More details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3° / -6° | 4 | 16 | 11 | 177 mm | Awful | Lake Tahoe in January |
| February | 3° / -6° | 4 | 13 | 12 | 172 mm | Awful | Lake Tahoe in February |
| March | 5° / -4° | 5 | 11 | 15 | 195 mm | Awful | Lake Tahoe in March |
| April | 9° / -2° | 5 | 15 | 10 | 101 mm | Bad | Lake Tahoe in April |
| May | 13° / 1° | 7 | 19 | 6 | 86 mm | Awful | Lake Tahoe in May |
| June | 19° / 5° | 3 | 26 | 1 | 29 mm | Good | Lake Tahoe in June |
| July | 24° / 9° | 2 | 29 | 0 | 28 mm | Perfect | Lake Tahoe in July |
| August | 24° / 8° | 1 | 30 | 0 | 16 mm | Perfect | Lake Tahoe in August |
| September | 21° / 6° | 2 | 28 | 1 | 19 mm | Good | Lake Tahoe in September |
| October | 15° / 2° | 3 | 26 | 2 | 59 mm | Ok | Lake Tahoe in October |
| November | 8° / -3° | 3 | 18 | 9 | 92 mm | Bad | Lake Tahoe in November |
| December | 3° / -6° | 4 | 13 | 14 | 164 mm | Awful | Lake Tahoe in December |