Lake Tahoe Weather in October

The climate in Lake Tahoe during October can be summarized as cool and reasonably dry.

October is in the fall / autumn in Lake Tahoe and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (60°F), whilst at night 0°C (32°F) is normal.

On average October is the 6th driest month of the year in Lake Tahoe with around 50mm 1.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 4 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.9 hours of sunshine per day.

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Lake Tahoe in October 2025.