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Lake Tahoe in December: weather & travel advice
This month's data profile
Rain shapes the decision
Lake Tahoe in December is climatically mixed. The average daily high is around 4 °C. With about 12 rainy days it is wet.
Historical monthly averages, not a weather forecast. Individual days and years can differ substantially.
Rank among 12 monthly averages
34/100 · #12
Warmth
#11
Dryness
#11
Sun
#12
Published best categories: none
Lake Tahoe · DecemberPhoto: John D · CC BY 2.0Climate facts
- Average high
- 4 °C
- Average low
- -5 °C
- Rainy days (est.)
- 12 rainy days (est.)
- Sun (est.)
- 3 h/day
- Humidity
- 76 %
Climate evidence with direct month comparison
The highlighted row is the selected month. Precipitation total and rainy days are separate monthly averages.
| Month | Avg high °C | Avg low °C | Rainy days (est.) | Precipitation mm | Sun h/day (est.) | Humidity % | Wind m/s | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November | 9 | -1 | 8 | 67 | 3.5 | 63 | 1.4 | 51 |
| December (selected) | 4 | -5 | 12 | 126 | 2.6 | 76 | 1.4 | 34 |
| January | 3 | -5 | 11 | 113 | 3.0 | 77 | 1.4 | 37 |
How do the previous and next months compare?
Baseline: December (34/100)
Positive and negative values show the change from the selected month.
| Score Δ | Average high Δ | Average low Δ | Rainy days Δ | Rain Δ | Sun Δ | Humidity Δ | Wind Δ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November | +17 | +5.5 °C | +3.6 °C | -3.8 | -58.6 mm | +0.9 h | -12.6 % | ±0 m/s |
| January | +3 | -0.1 °C | ±0 °C | -0.9 | -12.3 mm | +0.4 h | +1.1 % | -0.1 m/s |
All twelve months in context
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Frequently asked questions
How warm is Lake Tahoe in December?
The average daily high is around 4 °C, with an average daily low of about -5 °C.
Does it rain a lot in Lake Tahoe in December?
The curated estimate is about 12 rainy days per month, not a directly measured long-term average. Total precipitation averages around 126 mm for the month. A rainy day does not mean all-day rain.
When is the best time to visit Lake Tahoe?
By the climate score, June, July, August and September are the strongest months for Lake Tahoe. December is not among them.