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The weather in South Lake Tahoe in January is very cold with temperatures between -8°C and 5°C, warm clothes are a must.
You can expect about 3 to 8 days of rain in South Lake Tahoe during the month of January. It’s a good idea to bring along your umbrella so that you don’t get caught in poor weather.
South Lake Tahoe is going to experience quite a number of days of snow during January. It’s the perfect time to build snowmen, drink hot cocoa, and have a snowball fight. Just remember to wear a warm scarf and a pair of mittens!
Our weather forecast can give you a great sense of what weather to expect in South Lake Tahoe in January 2025.
If you’re planning to visit South Lake Tahoe in the near future, we highly recommend that you review the 14 day weather forecast for South Lake Tahoe before you arrive.
| Month | Temperatures | Rainy Days | Dry Days | Snowy Days | Rainfall | Weather | More details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5° / -8° | 5 | 18 | 8 | 122 mm | Awful | South Lake Tahoe in January |
| February | 6° / -8° | 5 | 15 | 9 | 116 mm | Awful | South Lake Tahoe in February |
| March | 9° / -5° | 7 | 15 | 9 | 118 mm | Awful | South Lake Tahoe in March |
| April | 13° / -3° | 5 | 20 | 5 | 64 mm | Bad | South Lake Tahoe in April |
| May | 17° / 0° | 6 | 23 | 2 | 66 mm | Ok | South Lake Tahoe in May |
| June | 24° / 4° | 2 | 28 | 0 | 22 mm | Perfect | South Lake Tahoe in June |
| July | 29° / 8° | 1 | 30 | 0 | 23 mm | Good | South Lake Tahoe in July |
| August | 28° / 7° | 1 | 30 | 0 | 16 mm | Perfect | South Lake Tahoe in August |
| September | 25° / 4° | 1 | 28 | 0 | 14 mm | Perfect | South Lake Tahoe in September |
| October | 17° / -1° | 2 | 28 | 1 | 45 mm | Good | South Lake Tahoe in October |
| November | 11° / -5° | 3 | 23 | 4 | 65 mm | Bad | South Lake Tahoe in November |
| December | 4° / -9° | 6 | 15 | 11 | 109 mm | Awful | South Lake Tahoe in December |