Temperature
Warm by day, brisk at night.
81°Ftypical August high
Typical range
August climate
August in Lake Tahoe
United States · North America
Warm days and plenty of sun.
Excellent time to visit
Some afternoons can feel hot.
Daytime high
81°F
Lows around 54°F
Rain
A few rainy days
Sun
13 h/day
Air feel
Very dry
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
A few rainy days, mostly brief and on-and-off. About 4 wet days, fewer than in most months.
13%wet-day frequency
Precip amountWet-day chanceSnowfall
Sunshine
Plenty of sun this month.
13.2 hAugust sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Warm days with mostly dry air.
Very dryAugust Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot air
Hourly temperature pattern
In August, afternoons feel about 73° and nights feel near 52°.
FreezingVery coldColdCoolComfortableNight hours
Clear sky
Clear skies this month.
83%August Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in August.
4 mphAugust Calm
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical August day
August late afternoons are around 79°F, easing to about 70°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning70°F
Rain2%
Cloud12%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Best windowMidday77°F
Rain6%
Cloud21%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon79°F
Rain12%
Cloud27%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Early evening69°F
Rain2%
Cloud17%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Data tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 41 | 26 | 5.6 | 11 | 7.6 | 77 |
| Feb | 42 | 26 | 5.4 | 11 | 8.6 | 74 |
| Mar | 46 | 29 | 4.8 | 11 | 10.2 | 71 |
| Apr | 51 | 31 | 2.7 | 9 | 11.6 | 68 |
| May | 62 | 38 | 2.0 | 9 | 12.9 | 62 |
| Jun | 74 | 46 | 0.8 | 5 | 13.5 | 50 |
| Jul | 82 | 54 | 0.4 | 3 | 13.8 | 45 |
| Aug | 81 | 54 | 0.5 | 4 | 13.2 | 47 |
| Sep | 75 | 49 | 0.8 | 4 | 11.8 | 50 |
| Oct | 63 | 40 | 1.8 | 5 | 10.2 | 58 |
| Nov | 49 | 31 | 3.2 | 8 | 8.6 | 71 |
| Dec | 41 | 26 | 6.2 | 11 | 7.2 | 78 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Aug 7, 2026
Data & methodology