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Lake Tahoe in April

The toughest month — score 21 of 100

Typical April days in Lake Tahoe reach about 53°F with nights near 28°F.

What to pack for Lake Tahoe in April

• A real winter coat — typical nights drop below freezing, to about 28°F.
• Layers — afternoons run about 26° warmer than mornings.
• A compact rain layer — about 8 days see rain in a typical April.

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April vs. the alternatives

The whole year in Lake Tahoe

Averages are the 1991–2020 climate normals (NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information) for the station named on each page. Rain days = days with at least 0.01 in of precipitation. Daylight is computed for the middle of the month.