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Lake Tahoe in January

The toughest month — score 27 of 100

Typical January days in Lake Tahoe reach about 43°F with nights near 18°F.

What to pack for Lake Tahoe in January

• A real winter coat — typical nights drop below freezing, to about 18°F.
• Layers — afternoons run about 24° warmer than mornings.
• A compact rain layer — about 9 days see rain in a typical January.

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January 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.