Water temperature in Lake Tahoe (CA) in February
Is it warm enough to swim in Lake Tahoe in February? Average water temperature in Lake Tahoe in February is 41.9°F and therefore is not suitable for comfortable swimming. The warmest water in Lake Tahoe in February is 44.2°F, and the coldest is 39.4°F. Average high air temperature in Lake Tahoe in February is 40°F, and average low temperature is 20°F. To find out the sea temperature today and in the coming days, go to Current sea temperature in Lake Tahoe
Changes water temperature in Lake Tahoe in February 2026, 2025
To get an accurate forecast for the water temperature in Lake Tahoe for any chosen month, compare two years within a 10 year range using the chart below. In addition to the sea water temperature in Lake Tahoe, the selected years in the table also show the values of the maximum and minimum temperatures on each of the days of February.
You can choose any other years:
| Day | 2026 | 2025 | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 1 | 42.8°F | 41.9°F | 40.5°F | 43.9°F |
| February 2 | 43.9°F | 41.7°F | 40.5°F | 43.9°F |
| February 3 | 44.1°F | 41.7°F | 40.3°F | 44.1°F |
| February 4 | 44.2°F | 41.7°F | 40.1°F | 44.2°F |
| February 5 | 44.4°F | 42.8°F | 40.1°F | 44.4°F |
| February 6 | 44.1°F | 42.6°F | 39.9°F | 44.1°F |
| February 7 | 43.9°F | 42.4°F | 39.9°F | 43.9°F |
| February 8 | 44.1°F | 42.3°F | 39.7°F | 44.1°F |
| February 9 | 43.7°F | 42.4°F | 39.7°F | 43.7°F |
| February 10 | 44.2°F | 42.6°F | 39.7°F | 44.2°F |
| February 11 | 43.9°F | 42.6°F | 39.7°F | 43.9°F |
| February 12 | 43.7°F | 42.3°F | 39.7°F | 43.7°F |
| February 13 | 44.1°F | 42.6°F | 39.9°F | 44.1°F |
| February 14 | 44.1°F | 42.4°F | 40.1°F | 44.2°F |
| February 15 | 44.4°F | 42.3°F | 40.8°F | 44.4°F |
| Day | 2026 | 2025 | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 16 | 44.1°F | 41.9°F | 40.8°F | 44.1°F |
| February 17 | 43.9°F | 42.1°F | 40.8°F | 43.9°F |
| February 18 | 43.7°F | 41.5°F | 40.6°F | 44.2°F |
| February 19 | 43.5°F | 41.5°F | 40.5°F | 43.7°F |
| February 20 | 43.3°F | 42.3°F | 40.1°F | 43.7°F |
| February 21 | 43.2°F | 41.5°F | 39.7°F | 43.7°F |
| February 22 | 43.3°F | 42.1°F | 39.6°F | 43.5°F |
| February 23 | 43°F | 42.1°F | 39.7°F | 43.5°F |
| February 24 | 42.8°F | 43°F | 39.4°F | 43.5°F |
| February 25 | 42.6°F | 42.1°F | 39.4°F | 43.3°F |
| February 26 | 42.6°F | 41.9°F | 39.6°F | 43.3°F |
| February 27 | 43.2°F | 41.4°F | 39.4°F | 43.5°F |
| February 28 | 43.5°F | 41.2°F | 39.6°F | 43.5°F |
Want to know the water temperature and sea conditions in a location you're interested in without having to search for it every time? Install our app for Android or iOS and stay up-to-date.
Average water temperature in Lake Tahoe in February over a decade
| 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 |
| 41.9°F | 43°F | 41.7°F | 41.9°F | 42.8°F |
| 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
| 42.6°F | 41.7°F | 42.1°F | 42.1°F |
Lake Tahoe sea state in February
Chart comparing the height of waves in Lake Tahoe in February over the past years. The red line indicates the height of the waves when swimming in the sea is prohibited. To view the current sea conditions, click on the graph.
Weather and climate in Lake Tahoe in February
This data display average monthly climate indicators in Lake Tahoe in February based on our historical weather readings over a period of ten years. In addition to temperature, we include data on the number of rainy and sunny days so you can have all the information about your destination before your trip
- Average HIGH temperature40°F
- Average LOW temperature20°F
- Average rainfall135mm/5.3''
- Average snowfall927mm/36.5''
Lake Tahoe water temperature during other months:
You can also view information about water temperature for other months by clicking on the month button below
