Overall on the next 14 days there will be 2 days with snow in Lake Tahoe and a total of 3.6 cm of snow.
It will be snowy on the following days:
Lake Tahoe weather in May 2026
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Monday
May 4
1.9 cm
6° / 2°
Tuesday
May 5
1.7 cm
9° / 2°
Wednesday
May 6
0 mm
16° / 3°
Thursday
May 7
0 mm
18° / 5°
Friday
May 8
0 mm
17° / 4°
Saturday
May 9
0 mm
18° / 4°
Sunday
May 10
0 mm
18° / 5°
Monday
May 11
0 mm
20° / 6°
Tuesday
May 12
0 mm
21° / 8°
Wednesday
May 13
0 mm
21° / 9°
Thursday
May 14
0 mm
20° / 8°
Friday
May 15
0 mm
18° / 6°
Saturday
May 16
0 mm
19° / 5°
Sunday
May 17
0 mm
15° / 2°
🌨️ Snowy days in Lake Tahoe 2026 (May)
The average weather in Lake Tahoe in May
The weather in Lake Tahoe in May is very cold with temperatures between 1°C and 13°C, warm clothes are a must.
You can expect about 3 to 8 days of rain in Lake Tahoe during the month of May. It’s a good idea to bring along your umbrella so that you don’t get caught in poor weather.
You can expect a few days of snow in Lake Tahoe during May. It’s important to get out your snow boots and warm mittens to stay warm while you explore Lake Tahoe.
Our weather forecast can give you a great sense of what weather to expect in Lake Tahoe in May 2026.
If you’re planning to visit Lake Tahoe in the near future, we highly recommend that you review the 14 day weather forecast for Lake Tahoe before you arrive.
Temperatures
13° / 1°
Rainy Days
7
Snowy Days
6
Dry Days
19
Rainfall
86
mm
Sun Hours
9.0
Hrs
Historic average weather for May
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Explore the weather in Lake Tahoe in other months
Lake Tahoe annual weather
| Month | Temperatures | Rainy Days | Dry Days | Snowy Days | Rainfall | Weather | More details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3° / -6° | 4 | 16 | 11 | 177 mm | Awful | Lake Tahoe in January |
| February | 3° / -6° | 4 | 13 | 12 | 172 mm | Awful | Lake Tahoe in February |
| March | 5° / -4° | 5 | 11 | 15 | 195 mm | Awful | Lake Tahoe in March |
| April | 9° / -2° | 5 | 15 | 10 | 101 mm | Bad | Lake Tahoe in April |
| May | 13° / 1° | 7 | 19 | 6 | 86 mm | Awful | Lake Tahoe in May |
| June | 19° / 5° | 3 | 26 | 1 | 29 mm | Good | Lake Tahoe in June |
| July | 24° / 9° | 2 | 29 | 0 | 28 mm | Perfect | Lake Tahoe in July |
| August | 24° / 8° | 1 | 30 | 0 | 16 mm | Perfect | Lake Tahoe in August |
| September | 21° / 6° | 2 | 28 | 1 | 19 mm | Good | Lake Tahoe in September |
| October | 15° / 2° | 3 | 26 | 2 | 59 mm | Ok | Lake Tahoe in October |
| November | 8° / -3° | 3 | 18 | 9 | 92 mm | Bad | Lake Tahoe in November |
| December | 3° / -6° | 4 | 13 | 14 | 164 mm | Awful | Lake Tahoe in December |
Temperatures in Lake Tahoe in May
Rain in Lake Tahoe in May
Weather in Lake Tahoe in May - FAQ
What is the average temperature in Lake Tahoe in May?
The average temperature in Lake Tahoe in May is 1/13° C.
What is the chance of rain in Lake Tahoe in May?
On average, there are 7 rainy days in Lake Tahoe during May.
Weather wise, is May a good time to visit Lake Tahoe?
The weather in Lake Tahoe in May is awful.
Can it snow in Lake Tahoe in May?
On average, there are 6 snowy days in Lake Tahoe in May.
More about the weather in Lake Tahoe