Ski resort · United States
Best time to visit Mount Rose Ski Tahoe
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The ski season in Mount Rose Ski Tahoe typically runs January and February, when there is snow on the ground and it is cold enough. For a visit without snow, the best time is May–October, with daytime temperatures around 26°C.
Mount Rose Ski Tahoe at a glance: warmest in July with daytime temperatures around 27°C and coolest in January (3°C). The wettest month is December (129 mm) and the driest July (3 mm), with about 550 mm of rain a year. Sunniest in July.
Mount Rose Ski Tahoe
2,240 mThe climate in Mount Rose Ski Tahoe through the year
When to go
Mount Rose Ski Tahoe scores highest on Eddigo’s travel score in May–October, peaking at 99 out of 100 in July. A typical July day reaches 27°C and the night falls to 8°C, with rain on about 2 days and clear sky 67 % of the time. April and November are a fair alternative, with scores of 50–50. The lowest score is in December (43), when days are cool at around 3°C.
Seasons and rain
The seasons are sharply different: a July day (27°C) is about 24 degrees warmer than a January day (3°C). Nights typically drop below freezing in November–April. Rain is concentrated in a wet season: December–February bring 55 % of the year’s 550 mm, while June–September are almost dry. Snow typically lies on the ground in December–April, deepest in February (about 50 cm).
Daylight
Daylight lasts from about 9.5 hours in December to 15 hours in June. Mount Rose Ski Tahoe lies about 2,250 m above sea level, which makes it roughly 15 degrees cooler than the lowlands around it.
By type of trip
The best months change with what you want to do. Each of Eddigo’s trip types has its own preferred daytime temperature and its own weights for rain, humidity and sun. Mount Rose Ski Tahoe scores 65 or more in these months:
- Sun and warmth (22–30 °C): June–September, up to 98
- City break (15–25 °C): May–October, up to 99
- Hiking (10–22 °C): April–November, up to 97
- Cooler weather (10–20 °C): March–November, up to 95
- Skiing: snow cover and cold enough in January and February
How it compares
Of the 366 destinations Eddigo covers in the United States, Mount Rose Ski Tahoe is the 168th coolest over the year and the 89th driest. It has 6 months with a good score, against 4 for a typical destination in the country. In July, when Mount Rose Ski Tahoe scores 99, Granlibakken (30 km away) scores 99 and Tahoe Donner (32 km away) scores 99. See where to go in July for the best destinations that month.
Month by month
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Rain | Wet days (≥ 1 mm) | Sun | Daylight | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46 | 3° | −7° | 93 mm | 6 | 35 % | 10 h | Cold and snowy · ski conditions |
| February | 46 | 4° | −7° | 79 mm | 6 | 34 % | 11 h | Cold and snowy · ski conditions |
| March | 44 | 6° | −5° | 70 mm | 7 | 37 % | 12 h | Chilly and snowy |
| April | 50 | 10° | −3° | 36 mm | 5 | 36 % | 13 h | Chilly |
| May | 67 | 15° | 0° | 31 mm | 5 | 43 % | 14 h | Mild |
| June | 96 | 22° | 4° | 9 mm | 2 | 54 % | 15 h | Pleasantly warm |
| July | 99 | 27° | 8° | 3 mm | 1 | 67 % | 15 h | Warm, dry and sunny |
| August | 98 | 26° | 8° | 6 mm | 2 | 63 % | 14 h | Warm and dry |
| September | 99 | 21° | 5° | 8 mm | 2 | 66 % | 12 h | Pleasantly warm and sunny |
| October | 71 | 15° | 0° | 30 mm | 3 | 51 % | 11 h | Mild |
| November | 50 | 8° | −4° | 53 mm | 5 | 36 % | 10 h | Chilly |
| December | 43 | 3° | −7° | 129 mm | 8 | 36 % | 9 h | Cold and snowy |
The score (0–100) is calculated from a range of variables, and changes with your preferences.
Climate averages 2016–2025 (ERA5, CRU TS). Sea temperature from ERA5. Not a forecast. Elevation: 2,244 m. Coordinates: 39.33, -119.89.