When to go · South Lake Tahoe
South Lake Tahoe in October
Good month. Outside the best window (Jun–Sep for the lake; Dec–Mar for skiing). Across United States: Best all-round month: New England foliage, desert parks, cooler cities. High roads start closing late in the month.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Temperature
- 17°C63°F / −2°C28°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 4
- Crowds
- Medium
- United States overall
- Prices
- Medium
- United States overall
Verdict
GoodUnited States month rating
Outside the best window (Jun–Sep for the lake; Dec–Mar for skiing). Across United States: Best all-round month: New England foliage, desert parks, cooler cities. High roads start closing late in the month.
Weather in October
- South Lake TahoeHighs around 17 °C, lows around -2 °C, rain on about 4 daysHighs around 63 °F, lows around 28 °F, rain on about 4 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · United States overall
- Medium
- Prices · United States overall
- Medium
United States overall: Best all-round month: New England foliage, desert parks, cooler cities. High roads start closing late in the month.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings