Legendary trek

Lake Tahoe

Lake Tahoe, California, United States

Best timeJan–Feb & Jul–Sep

In season~77°F high

Climate25–84°F

Fares from$332

Nearest airportRNO

CurrencyUSD

LanguageEnglish

TimezoneUTC-05:00

The route

Topographic route map for Lake Tahoe

StartFinish

Elevation profile9,826 ft

0 mi6,234 ft low150.49 mi

150miles

10,115ft high point

16,345ft of climbing

Historical monthly weather

Sunny share of daylightAug · 79%

WarmestJul · 84°F

WettestMar

Best windowJan–Feb & Jul–Sep

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Bar height is the typical daytime high; color shows sunny share of daylight. The shaded months are the ideal window to go.

Weather data & source

2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0). Sunny share of daylight is calibrated from daytime cloud cover. ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

Lake Tahoe: sunset glowing over Emerald Bay and its small island

An alpine lake so clear it reads cobalt, with a dozen ski mountains around the rim.

Best time to visit

Two separate windows work best: Jan–Feb & Jul–Sep. Pick the one that matches what you came for.

Lake Tahoe: pines on a rocky slope above deep blue water

Lake Tahoe: clear turquoise shallows and granite boulders under pine branches

The route

Nearest airport is RNO.

Pairs well with

Palisades Tahoe

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Lake Tahoe?

The best time to visit Lake Tahoe is January–February & July–September, in Lake Tahoe, California, United States.

Where is Lake Tahoe?

Lake Tahoe is in Lake Tahoe, California, United States. The nearest major airport is RNO.

What is Lake Tahoe known for?

An alpine lake so clear it reads cobalt, with a dozen ski mountains around the rim.

Lake Tahoe: snow-covered mountains rising above dark windblown water