When to go · South Lake Tahoe
South Lake Tahoe in April
Good month. Outside the best window (Jun–Sep for the lake; Dec–Mar for skiing). Across United States: Good month for the Southwest, Washington cherry blossoms, the South; mountain roads still closed.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Temperature
- 12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C) / −2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 6
- Crowds
- Medium
- United States overall
- Prices
- Medium
- United States overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (Jun–Sep for the lake; Dec–Mar for skiing). Across United States: Good month for the Southwest, Washington cherry blossoms, the South; mountain roads still closed.
Is another month better than April?
April is rated good. These months rate higher:
- JuneGreatInside South Lake Tahoe's best window: Jun–Sep for the lake; Dec–Mar for skiing.
- JulyGreatInside South Lake Tahoe's best window: Jun–Sep for the lake; Dec–Mar for skiing.
- AugustGreatInside South Lake Tahoe's best window: Jun–Sep for the lake; Dec–Mar for skiing.
- SeptemberGreatInside South Lake Tahoe's best window: Jun–Sep for the lake; Dec–Mar for skiing.
Weather in April
- South Lake TahoeHighs around 12 °C (54 °F), lows around -2 °C (28 °F), rain on about 6 daysHighs around 54 °F (12 °C), lows around 28 °F (-2 °C), rain on about 6 days
Festivals and holidays
Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.
Spring break big impact
March–April · United States
Students fill Florida, Texas and Mexico beaches; parks busy.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · United States overall
- Medium
- Prices · United States overall
- Medium
United States overall: Good month for the Southwest, Washington cherry blossoms, the South; mountain roads still closed.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in South Lake Tahoe, side by side.
Verdict
Apr: Good
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Apr: 12 °C (54 °F)54 °F (12 °C)
Jan: 6 °C (43 °F)43 °F (6 °C)
Night low
Apr: -2 °C (28 °F)28 °F (-2 °C)
Jan: -8 °C (18 °F)18 °F (-8 °C)
Rain days
Apr: 6 (better)
Jan: 8
Crowds
Apr: Medium
Jan: Low
Prices
Apr: Medium
Jan: Low
Festivals listed
Apr: 1
Jan: 0
April: Outside the best window (Jun–Sep for the lake; Dec–Mar for skiing). Across United States: Good month for the Southwest, Washington cherry blossoms, the South; mountain roads still closed.
January: Inside South Lake Tahoe's best window: Jun–Sep for the lake; Dec–Mar for skiing.
South Lake Tahoe: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings