SeasonMapNew York vs South Lake Tahoe: which is better, month by month
South Lake Tahoe beats New York in 11 of 12 months — its lead peaks in July (86 vs 69) — and they are within 3 points in May.
Each place is scored under the lens that suits its type — they are different kinds of destination, so the scores are each place at its own best. Comfort is SeasonMap's 0–100 estimate from ERA5 climate normals, not a forecast.
New York vs South Lake Tahoe — all 12 months
| Month | New York | South Lake Tahoe | Winner | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50Dcold, rainy, reliable snow | 64Ccold, rainy, clean air | South Lake Tahoe | 14 |
| February | 59Dcold, rainy, reliable snow | 66Ccold, rainy, clean air | South Lake Tahoe | 7 |
| March | 65Ccold, rainy, clean air | 71Bcold, rainy, clean air | South Lake Tahoe | 6 |
| April | 77Bcool, rainy | 82Acool, a little rain, reliable snow | South Lake Tahoe | 5 |
| May | 88Anice, rainy | 91Snice, a little rain, reliable snow | Tie | 3 |
| June | 86Awarm, a little rain | 93Snice, dry | South Lake Tahoe | 7 |
| July | 69Chot, soaked | 86Awarm, dry | South Lake Tahoe | 17 |
| August | 73Bhot, rainy | 89Awarm, dry, clean air | South Lake Tahoe | 16 |
| September | 84Awarm, rainy, clean air | 95Snice, dry, clean air | South Lake Tahoe | 11 |
| October | 80Anice, rainy, clean air | 85Acool, a little rain, clean air | South Lake Tahoe | 5 |
| November | 68Ccool, rainy, clean air | 74Bcold, a little rain, clean air | South Lake Tahoe | 6 |
| December | 54Dcold, rainy | 62Ccold, rainy, clean air | South Lake Tahoe | 8 |
A month is a tie when the two are within 3 points. The widest gap is July (69 vs 86). Tap a month for that month's temperature, rain, humidity and air quality side by side.