August weather in South Lake Tahoe, CA
The average temperature in South Lake Tahoe in August is 60.4°F (41.0°F–79.7°F). Average precipitation: 0.36 inches.
August is a summer month in South Lake Tahoe, and is warmer than the annual average of 44.2°F. Daily temperatures swing about 38.7°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 2 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 13h 31m. For travel, August is a comfortable month to visit.
Avg High
79.7°F
Avg Low
41.0°F
Precipitation
0.36 in
Daylight
13h 31m
August records in South Lake Tahoe
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 1 | 91.9°F (1988) | 30.9°F (1987) | 0.03 in (2003) |
| August 2 | 91.0°F (1988) | 28.0°F (1989) | 0.10 in (2015) |
| August 3 | 89.1°F (1993) | 30.9°F (1989) | 0.59 in (2024) |
| August 4 | 89.1°F (1987) | 32.0°F (1976) | 0.49 in (2006) |
| August 5 | 91.0°F (1990) | 33.1°F (1969) | 0.18 in (2022) |
| August 6 | 93.0°F (1981) | 30.9°F (1969) | 0.46 in (2017) |
| August 7 | 95.0°F (1981) | 30.0°F (1969) | 0.01 in (2010) |
| August 8 | 96.1°F (1981) | 30.9°F (1969) | 0.83 in (2010) |
| August 9 | 96.1°F (1981) | 32.0°F (1975) | 0.00 in (2001) |
| August 10 | 89.1°F (1981) | 34.0°F (1985) | 0.07 in (2014) |
| August 11 | 91.0°F (1981) | 33.1°F (2000) | 0.54 in (2014) |
| August 12 | 90.0°F (2021) | 30.9°F (1993) | 0.01 in (2023) |
| August 13 | 89.1°F (1981) | 32.0°F (1987) | 0.01 in (2012) |
| August 14 | 90.0°F (1990) | 28.0°F (1974) | 0.14 in (2023) |
| August 15 | 90.0°F (2008) | 28.9°F (1987) | 0.78 in (2005) |
| August 16 | 91.0°F (2021) | 32.0°F (2006) | 0.02 in (2023) |
| August 17 | 91.0°F (2020) | 28.0°F (1978) | 0.12 in (2022) |
| August 18 | 90.0°F (2020) | 28.0°F (1978) | 0.01 in (2012) |
| August 19 | 89.1°F (2009) | 30.0°F (1985) | 0.10 in (2023) |
| August 20 | 91.0°F (1988) | 28.0°F (1994) | 0.43 in (2023) |
| August 21 | 91.0°F (1988) | 28.0°F (1994) | 0.53 in (2003) |
| August 22 | 90.0°F (1988) | 27.0°F (1978) | 0.08 in (2017) |
| August 23 | 90.0°F (1988) | 28.9°F (1992) | 0.33 in (2025) |
| August 24 | 89.1°F (1988) | 24.1°F (1973) | 0.13 in (2025) |
| August 25 | 91.0°F (1988) | 27.0°F (1978) | 0.71 in (2014) |
| August 26 | 91.0°F (1988) | 27.0°F (1978) | 0.22 in (2025) |
| August 27 | 91.0°F (1988) | 28.0°F (1969) | 0.09 in (2025) |
| August 28 | 91.0°F (1988) | 26.1°F (1991) | 0.00 in (2001) |
| August 29 | 91.0°F (1988) | 28.9°F (1969) | 0.16 in (2010) |
| August 30 | 90.0°F (1988) | 30.0°F (1975) | 0.00 in (2001) |
| August 31 | 88.0°F (1988) | 27.0°F (1999) | 0.11 in (2007) |