Water temperature in Lake Tahoe (CA) in September
Is it warm enough to swim in Lake Tahoe in September? Average water temperature in Lake Tahoe in September is 64.9°F and therefore is not suitable for comfortable swimming. The warmest water in Lake Tahoe in September is 70.5°F, and the coldest is 59°F. Average high air temperature in Lake Tahoe in September is 70°F, and average low temperature is 39°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 September 2025, 2024
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 September.
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| Day | 2025 | 2024 | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 1 | 68.2°F | 66°F | 64.8°F | 69.3°F |
| September 2 | 67.6°F | 64.9°F | 64.6°F | 70.2°F |
| September 3 | 66.6°F | 64.9°F | 64.2°F | 69.8°F |
| September 4 | 66.7°F | 65.1°F | 64°F | 70.5°F |
| September 5 | 67.1°F | 65.5°F | 64.2°F | 70.3°F |
| September 6 | 67.5°F | 66.2°F | 64.4°F | 70.3°F |
| September 7 | 67.1°F | 65.1°F | 64.9°F | 70.5°F |
| September 8 | 68.2°F | 65.8°F | 64.8°F | 70.5°F |
| September 9 | 66.4°F | 65.8°F | 64.6°F | 68.2°F |
| September 10 | 65.8°F | 66.4°F | 64.4°F | 68.4°F |
| September 11 | 65.8°F | 65.3°F | 64°F | 68.4°F |
| September 12 | 65.8°F | 64°F | 64°F | 68.2°F |
| September 13 | 65.5°F | 64.2°F | 63.7°F | 68°F |
| September 14 | 66.2°F | 64.8°F | 63.7°F | 67.8°F |
| September 15 | 64.9°F | 64.6°F | 63.5°F | 67.5°F |
| Day | 2025 | 2024 | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 16 | 65.1°F | 64.4°F | 63.3°F | 67.3°F |
| September 17 | 65.7°F | 64.2°F | 63°F | 66.9°F |
| September 18 | 65.3°F | 64.2°F | 62.4°F | 66.4°F |
| September 19 | 65.1°F | 64°F | 62.2°F | 66°F |
| September 20 | 65.1°F | 62.1°F | 62.1°F | 66.2°F |
| September 21 | 65.1°F | 62.6°F | 62.2°F | 66.2°F |
| September 22 | 64.9°F | 61.9°F | 61.9°F | 65.7°F |
| September 23 | 65.1°F | 62.1°F | 61.7°F | 65.3°F |
| September 24 | 64.8°F | 63°F | 61.2°F | 64.8°F |
| September 25 | 64.2°F | 63°F | 60.8°F | 64.4°F |
| September 26 | 64.9°F | 63.7°F | 59.7°F | 64.9°F |
| September 27 | 64.8°F | 63.5°F | 59.2°F | 64.8°F |
| September 28 | 65.3°F | 59°F | 65.3°F | |
| September 29 | 63.1°F | 59.2°F | 63.9°F | |
| September 30 | 62.1°F | 59.4°F | 63.1°F |
Average water temperature in Lake Tahoe in September over a decade
| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 |
| 65.7°F | 64.8°F | 66.2°F | 64.4°F | 65.1°F |
| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
| 66.2°F | 64.8°F | 66.7°F | 64.6°F | 64.2°F |
Lake Tahoe sea state in September
Chart comparing the height of waves in Lake Tahoe in September 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 September
This data display average monthly climate indicators in Lake Tahoe in September 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 temperature70°F
- Average LOW temperature39°F
- Average rainfall15mm/0.6''
- Average snowfall8mm/0.3''
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
