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Typical October weather
South Lake Tahoe
California · October
62° days
29° nights
about 5 rainy or snowy days · 11 hours of daylight
What to pack
- Warm coat
- Sunscreen
- Layers
What October feels like
October is the quietest month around the lake, with most nights below freezing and the first white on the Sierra crest. Some businesses shut for a few weeks between seasons, so check before you drive out to anything specific.
Expect about 5 days with something falling — rain, snow, or the sloppy mix in between. about 24 nights dip below freezing.
The numbers
| Typical high | 62° |
|---|---|
| Typical low | 29° |
| Days with rain or snow | 5 |
| Rain or melted snow | 1.4 in |
| Sunrise / sunset (mid-month) | 7:09 am / 6:21 pm |