South Lake Tahoe weather in May
May in South Lake Tahoe: cool, a little rain, with reliable snow — an excellent time to visit.
#6 of 12 months in South Lake Tahoe · #211 of 604 destinations to visit in May · comfort 85/100 (tier A)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
South Lake Tahoe climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 16°C / 60°F | 🙂 cool |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 4°C / 40°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 14°C / 57°F | |
| Rainfall | 55 mm / 2.2 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 11 days | |
| Humidity | 62% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 1°C / 34°F | |
| Sunshine | 12.6 h/day | |
| Daylight | 14.3 h | |
| Wind | 14 km/h / 8 mph | |
| Snowfall | 16.5 cm / 6.5 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 57 | 🙂 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 May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit South Lake Tahoe?
- May in South Lake Tahoe: cool, a little rain, with reliable snow — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #6 of 12 months for South Lake Tahoe on SeasonMap's comfort score (85/100).
- What is the weather like in South Lake Tahoe in May?
- In May, South Lake Tahoe averages a daily high of 15.7°C and a low of 4.4°C, with about 54.9 mm of rain over roughly 10.8 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in South Lake Tahoe in May?
- South Lake Tahoe has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 57 in May.
- Does it snow in South Lake Tahoe in May?
- South Lake Tahoe sees roughly 16.5 cm of snowfall in May.