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Lake Tahoe in March

The toughest month — score 25 of 100

Typical March days in Lake Tahoe reach about 48°F with nights near 24°F.

What to pack for Lake Tahoe in March

• A real winter coat — typical nights drop below freezing, to about 24°F.
• Layers — afternoons run about 24° warmer than mornings.
• A waterproof shell — rain falls on about 10 days in a typical March.

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March 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.