Late summer · Weather & things to do
Truckee in August
Truckee sees its driest month, with just 0.2 in (6 mm) of rain, highs of 83°F (28°C) and lows of 53°F (11°C).
At 95/100 for comfort (3rd of 12), it's one of the best months to visit.
- Avg high
- 83°F (28°C)
- Avg low
- 53°F (11°C)
- Rain
- 0.2 in (6 mm)
- Humidity
- 29%
- Cloud cover
- 16%
- Daylight
- ~13 h 33 min
- Comfort score
- 95/100 · Great
What August feels like
Warm afternoons near 83°F (28°C) make long days outdoors easy.
There's a big swing between day and night, about 17°C (30°F), so mornings and evenings feel much cooler than the afternoon.
Low humidity, around 29%, makes the air feel crisp and dry.
It's one of the drier stretches, with only about 0.2 in (6 mm) of rain.
Sunny spells dominate: cloud cover averages 16%.
Plan around August
August is one of Truckee's best months on the climate data.
- Comfort improves from 90/100 in July to 95/100.
- Our South Lake Tahoe, Tahoe City & Truckee route recommends Dec – Mar, so August falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for August
- Light, breathable clotheshighs average 83°F
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hatstrong sun this month
- A warm layer for eveningsnights drop to 53°F
- Lip balm and moisturizerdry air
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Truckee in August
August is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
Donner Lake
Mountain lake just west of town below Donner Pass, ringed by snowy granite peaks in winter.
Why now August scores 95/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Sugar Bowl
Ski resort on Donner Summit, opened in 1939, that gets some of the deepest snow in the Sierra.
Why now Highs near 83°F and 0.2 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Moody's Bistro Bar & Beats
Downtown restaurant and bar in the Truckee Hotel building, with live music most nights.
Northstar California
Family-friendly ski resort south of Truckee, with long groomed runs and an outdoor ice rink in its village.
Why now One to do outside while the weather is on your side.
Nearby in August
- Tahoe City & Palisades in August~13 mi · highs 82°F, 0.3 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- South Lake Tahoe in August~31 mi · highs 82°F, 0.3 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Old Sacramento Waterfront in August~89 mi · highs 96°F, 0.0 in rain · 7°C (13°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Napa in August~126 mi · highs 88°F, 0.0 in rain · 3°C (5°F) warmer by day, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Truckee in August: quick answers
Is August a good time to visit Truckee?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 95/100. Expect highs of 83°F (28°C) and 0.2 in (6 mm) of rain. Our South Lake Tahoe, Tahoe City & Truckee route recommends Dec – Mar, so August is outside its suggested window.
How hot is Truckee in August?
Average highs are 83°F (28°C) and average lows 53°F (11°C), making it the 2nd-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Truckee in August?
Not much: about 0.2 in (6 mm) of rain falls across August on average, the driest month of the year. The annual total is about 21.0 in (534 mm).
What should I pack for Truckee in August?
Bring light, breathable clothes (highs average 83°F), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (strong sun this month), a warm layer for evenings (nights drop to 53°F), lip balm and moisturizer (dry air) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
Planning Truckee in August?
Plan it together in TripsCircle: one itinerary, one shared packing list and costs split as you go.