Lake Tahoe in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Lake Tahoe in may 2025
The weather in Lake Tahoe in the month of may comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics the entire month, but also by clicking on the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout may
tolerable weather 181.2cm
Weather at 6am
47°F
Clear/Sunny
60% of time
21%
7%
5%
Weather at 12pm
58°F
Clear/Sunny
58% of time
17%
11%
8%
Weather at 6pm
47°F
Clear/Sunny
54% of time
18%
10%
10%
Weather at 3am
38°F
56%
26%
7%
5%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Lake Tahoe in may
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Lake Tahoe in may.
The climate of Lake Tahoe in may is tolerable
In may in Lake Tahoe, the climate is quite dry (with 1.9in of precipitation over 3 days). This is better than the previous month since in april it receives an average of 2.5in of rainfall over 3 days.
The climate is relatively fresh there this month, but it is endurable when dressing hot. The thermometer averaged maximum of 58°F. In the morning the temperature drops to 45°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of may in Lake Tahoe is 52°F. These temperatures are far removed from those records observed in Lake Tahoe in may with a maximum record of 81°F in 2009 and a minimum record of 23°F in 2010. You can expect to have about 7 days with temperatures above 65°F, or 23% of time.
In may in Lake Tahoe, the days on average last 14:20. The sun rises at 04:47 and sunset is at 19:07.
With a correct climate, this month is okay (but not good) to go in that area in United States.
Lake Tahoe: another month?
If you can push back the dates of your trip, we advise you to go in june to Lake Tahoe. more information
May: another location in California?
If you want to go to California in may, there are destinations with better weather than Lake Tahoe:
In may, Los Angeles , Palm Springs, San Diego, Angeles National Forest, Anza-Borrego Desert State Park and Chico have perfect weather.
Furthermore, San Francisco, Big Sur, Cambria, Carmel-by-the-Sea, Channel Islands National Park and Crescent City have good weather.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Lake Tahoe in may
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are generated from the weather statements of the last years of may.
| May | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 52°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 58°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 45°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 81°F (2009) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 23°F (2010) | ||||
| Number of days at +86°F | 0 day(s) (0%) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 7 day(s) (23%) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 2 day(s) (6%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 18km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 43°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 1.9in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 3 day(s) (9%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 1.1in (2018) | ||||
| Snowfall | 181.2cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 64% | ||||
| Visibility | 9.37km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 22% | ||||
| UV index | 4 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 14 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 04:47 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 19:07 | ||||
| Length of day | 14:20 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in may | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | tolerable | ||||
How was the weather last may?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Lake Tahoe in may 2024:
34°F to 54°F
38°F to 56°F
38°F to 56°F
32°F to 41°F
18°F to 32°F
25°F to 40°F
29°F to 45°F
32°F to 49°F
36°F to 54°F
41°F to 56°F
43°F to 61°F
47°F to 63°F
45°F to 65°F
47°F to 65°F
49°F to 67°F
50°F to 67°F
47°F to 68°F
49°F to 65°F
45°F to 58°F
38°F to 54°F
40°F to 58°F
41°F to 58°F
41°F to 58°F
43°F to 54°F
38°F to 56°F
41°F to 63°F
49°F to 65°F
45°F to 63°F
43°F to 65°F
45°F to 65°F
49°F to 68°F
Map: other cities in California in may
Cities near Lake Tahoe:
| Stanislaus National Forest in may | good weather |
| Plumas National Forest in may | tolerable weather |
| Sacramento in may | perfect weather |
| Yosemite National Park in may | bad weather |
| Mono Lake in may | tolerable weather |
| Stockton in may | perfect weather |
| Chico in may | perfect weather |
| Lassen National Forest in may | tolerable weather |
| Mammoth Lakes in may | tolerable weather |
| Lassen Volcanic National Park in may | tolerable weather |
| Sierra National Forest in may | tolerable weather |
| Napa Valley in may | good weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in may.
Lake Tahoe
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Weather data for Lake Tahoe in may:
Weather data for Lake Tahoe for may are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Lake Tahoe. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Lake Tahoe can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Lake Tahoe.