May weather in South Lake Tahoe, CA
The average temperature in South Lake Tahoe in May is 47.6°F (33.2°F–62.1°F). Average precipitation: 1.32 inches.
May is a spring month in South Lake Tahoe, and is warmer than the annual average of 44.2°F. Daily temperatures swing about 28.9°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 7 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 14h 8m. For travel, May is cool.
Avg High
62.1°F
Avg Low
33.2°F
Precipitation
1.32 in
Daylight
14h 8m
May records in South Lake Tahoe
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 1 | 78.1°F (1985) | 19.9°F (1988) | 0.60 in (2009) |
| May 2 | 73.9°F (2014) | 21.0°F (1968) | 0.24 in (2009) |
| May 3 | 77.0°F (2004) | 21.9°F (1981) | 0.53 in (2009) |
| May 4 | 75.9°F (2017) | 18.0°F (1975) | 0.50 in (2024) |
| May 5 | 75.0°F (1987) | 20.1°F (2024) | 0.69 in (2016) |
| May 6 | 75.9°F (1987) | 12.0°F (1977) | 1.16 in (2013) |
| May 7 | 75.0°F (1992) | 15.1°F (1977) | 0.38 in (2013) |
| May 8 | 75.9°F (2001) | 15.1°F (1979) | 0.44 in (2005) |
| May 9 | 75.0°F (2020) | 15.1°F (1979) | 0.36 in (2005) |
| May 10 | 75.0°F (2025) | 16.2°F (2022) | 0.24 in (2010) |
| May 11 | 78.1°F (2013) | 10.0°F (2000) | 0.42 in (2004) |
| May 12 | 79.0°F (1988) | 10.0°F (2000) | 0.10 in (2018) |
| May 13 | 78.1°F (1988) | 23.0°F (1995) | 0.09 in (2005) |
| May 14 | 75.9°F (1997) | 18.0°F (1968) | 0.23 in (2015) |
| May 15 | 75.9°F (2014) | 24.1°F (1968) | 0.45 in (2011) |
| May 16 | 81.0°F (2008) | 17.1°F (1977) | 0.74 in (2005) |
| May 17 | 84.0°F (2008) | 18.0°F (1977) | 0.48 in (2020) |
| May 18 | 82.0°F (2008) | 7.0°F (1974) | 0.83 in (2005) |
| May 19 | 80.1°F (2008) | 21.9°F (1989) | 0.10 in (2019) |
| May 20 | 77.0°F (1988) | 24.1°F (1974) | 0.83 in (2014) |
| May 21 | 80.1°F (1988) | 25.0°F (1998) | 0.32 in (2015) |
| May 22 | 79.0°F (1984) | 19.0°F (2010) | 0.14 in (2015) |
| May 23 | 81.0°F (2000) | 19.0°F (2010) | 0.23 in (2008) |
| May 24 | 81.0°F (2000) | 21.0°F (1988) | 0.70 in (2018) |
| May 25 | 82.9°F (1986) | 21.0°F (1980) | 0.27 in (2018) |
| May 26 | 80.1°F (2020) | 21.0°F (1980) | 0.34 in (2019) |
| May 27 | 82.0°F (1984) | 26.1°F (1980) | 0.25 in (2010) |
| May 28 | 84.0°F (2003) | 19.9°F (1996) | 0.47 in (2009) |
| May 29 | 84.0°F (1986) | 23.0°F (1998) | 0.28 in (2023) |
| May 30 | 84.0°F (1986) | 23.0°F (1985) | 0.20 in (2023) |
| May 31 | 84.0°F (2025) | 24.1°F (1989) | 0.19 in (2007) |