South Lake Tahoe weather in January
January in South Lake Tahoe: cold, rainy, with clean air — a good time to visit.
#11 of 12 months in South Lake Tahoe · #399 of 604 destinations to visit in January · comfort 61/100 (tier C)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
South Lake Tahoe climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 4°C / 38°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | -3°C / 27°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 0°C / 32°F | |
| Rainfall | 147 mm / 5.8 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 10 days | |
| Humidity | 80% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | -5°C / 24°F | |
| Sunshine | 7.3 h/day | |
| Daylight | 9.8 h | |
| Wind | 11 km/h / 7 mph | |
| Snowfall | 98.1 cm / 38.6 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 42 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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South Lake Tahoe in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit South Lake Tahoe?
- January in South Lake Tahoe: cold, rainy, with clean air — a good time to visit. It ranks #11 of 12 months for South Lake Tahoe on SeasonMap's comfort score (61/100).
- What is the weather like in South Lake Tahoe in January?
- In January, South Lake Tahoe averages a daily high of 3.5°C and a low of -2.9°C, with about 147 mm of rain over roughly 9.8 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in South Lake Tahoe in January?
- South Lake Tahoe has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 42 in January.
- Does it snow in South Lake Tahoe in January?
- South Lake Tahoe sees roughly 98.1 cm of snowfall in January.