Best time to visit Truckee, CA

A month-by-month travel weather guide based on NOAA 30-year climate normals.

The most comfortable travel window in Truckee runs from July through August — 2 months of pleasant temperatures and modest rainfall.

January Wet
High
41.8°F
Low
16.1°F
Precip
5.68 in

Frequent rain. Bring waterproof gear; outdoor plans need flexibility.

Daylight ≈ 9h 31m

February Wet
High
44.5°F
Low
17.6°F
Precip
5.09 in

Frequent rain. Bring waterproof gear; outdoor plans need flexibility.

Daylight ≈ 10h 31m

March Cool
High
49.6°F
Low
21.2°F
Precip
4.46 in

Mild but on the chilly side. Pack a jacket; great for hiking and city walks.

Daylight ≈ 11h 44m

April Cool
High
54.8°F
Low
25.2°F
Precip
2.13 in

Mild but on the chilly side. Pack a jacket; great for hiking and city walks.

Daylight ≈ 13h 3m

May Cool
High
64.3°F
Low
31.4°F
Precip
1.49 in

Mild but on the chilly side. Pack a jacket; great for hiking and city walks.

Daylight ≈ 14h 10m

June Cool
High
74.8°F
Low
35.8°F
Precip
0.57 in

Mild but on the chilly side. Pack a jacket; great for hiking and city walks.

Daylight ≈ 14h 44m

July Good
High
83.8°F
Low
41.4°F
Precip
0.26 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 14h 31m

August Good
High
83.8°F
Low
40.3°F
Precip
0.53 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 13h 33m

September Cool
High
76.2°F
Low
34.1°F
Precip
0.63 in

Mild but on the chilly side. Pack a jacket; great for hiking and city walks.

Daylight ≈ 12h 15m

October Cool
High
64.6°F
Low
27.5°F
Precip
1.77 in

Mild but on the chilly side. Pack a jacket; great for hiking and city walks.

Daylight ≈ 10h 56m

November Cool
High
50.9°F
Low
21.2°F
Precip
2.81 in

Mild but on the chilly side. Pack a jacket; great for hiking and city walks.

Daylight ≈ 9h 48m

December Wet
High
40.5°F
Low
15.0°F
Precip
5.15 in

Frequent rain. Bring waterproof gear; outdoor plans need flexibility.

Daylight ≈ 9h 14m

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