South Lake Tahoe weather in April
April in South Lake Tahoe: cold, a little rain, with reliable snow — an excellent time to visit.
#7 of 12 months in South Lake Tahoe · #293 of 604 destinations to visit in April · comfort 80/100 (tier A)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
South Lake Tahoe climate normals — April
| Daytime high | 11°C / 51°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 1°C / 34°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 9°C / 48°F | |
| Rainfall | 55 mm / 2.2 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 7 days | |
| Humidity | 66% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | -2°C / 28°F | |
| Sunshine | 11.5 h/day | |
| Daylight | 13.2 h | |
| Wind | 13 km/h / 8 mph | |
| Snowfall | 31.3 cm / 12.3 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 53 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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South Lake Tahoe in April — FAQ
- Is April a good time to visit South Lake Tahoe?
- April in South Lake Tahoe: cold, a little rain, with reliable snow — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #7 of 12 months for South Lake Tahoe on SeasonMap's comfort score (80/100).
- What is the weather like in South Lake Tahoe in April?
- In April, South Lake Tahoe averages a daily high of 10.6°C and a low of 0.9°C, with about 55.4 mm of rain over roughly 6.6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in South Lake Tahoe in April?
- South Lake Tahoe has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 53 in April.
- Does it snow in South Lake Tahoe in April?
- South Lake Tahoe sees roughly 31.3 cm of snowfall in April.