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On the climate data, the best time to visit Truckee is May – October, scoring up to 100/100 with highs around 75°F (24°C) and 0.4 in (11 mm) of rain in June. The toughest months are December – February, mainly because of cool days.
Highs run from 36°F to 85°F across the year, and the yearly total is about 21.0 in (534 mm) of rain and snow.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high | 37°F3°C | 39°F4°C | 46°F8°C | 52°F11°C | 63°F17°C | 75°F24°C | 85°F29°C | 83°F28°C | 74°F24°C | 60°F16°C | 46°F8°C | 36°F2°C |
| Avg low | 21°F-6°C | 22°F-6°C | 26°F-4°C | 29°F-1°C | 38°F3°C | 46°F8°C | 54°F12°C | 53°F11°C | 46°F8°C | 35°F2°C | 26°F-3°C | 20°F-7°C |
| Rain/snow | 2.9 in74 mm | 3.2 in82 mm | 3.0 in76 mm | 1.7 in44 mm | 1.2 in31 mm | 0.4 in11 mm | 0.3 in7 mm | 0.2 in6 mm | 0.3 in8 mm | 1.3 in34 mm | 2.3 in58 mm | 4.1 in103 mm |
| Humidity | 76% | 73% | 71% | 65% | 57% | 44% | 32% | 29% | 34% | 47% | 63% | 77% |
| Cloud | 59% | 59% | 58% | 54% | 44% | 24% | 15% | 16% | 21% | 34% | 51% | 62% |
| Comfort | 46 | 45 | 55 | 71 | 93 | 100 | 90 | 95 | 100 | 92 | 61 | 42 |
Source: NASA POWER (public domain), 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km satellite and reanalysis grid, so coasts and valleys can differ from what's shown. The grid cell sits at about 1,774 m (5,820 ft), close to Truckee's own ~1,917 m. Precipitation includes snow as melted water; daylight is calculated from latitude. Check a forecast before you go.
The cold peaks here: highs of 36–39°F (2–4°C), and nights reach 20°F (-7°C). It's the wettest season, with about 10.2 in (259 mm) of rain or snow, 49% of the year's total. December – February are cold enough for snow. Comfort scores bottom out in December – February; the season averages 44/100.
Temperatures climb through the season, from 46°F highs in March to 63°F by May. About 5.9 in (151 mm) of rain or snow falls across these months, 28% of the year's total. March is cold enough for snow. Comfort peaks here: May ranks with the year's best, and the season averages 73/100.
The warmest stretch of the year, with highs of 75–85°F (24–29°C). It's the driest season, with only about 0.9 in (24 mm) of rain, 4% of the year's total. Lows bottom out around 46°F (8°C). June – August are among the best-scoring months (season average 95/100).
Temperatures slide from 74°F highs in September to 46°F by November. About 3.9 in (100 mm) of rain or snow falls across these months, 19% of the year's total. November is cold enough for snow. Comfort peaks here: September & October rank with the year's best, and the season averages 84/100.
By comfort score: 6 Great, 2 Good, 3 Fair and 1 Tough. Great months: May – October. Tap a month for its own guide.
On the climate data, the best time to visit Truckee is May – October, scoring up to 100/100 with highs around 75°F (24°C) and 0.4 in (11 mm) of rain in June. The toughest months are December – February, mainly because of cool days.
December is the wettest month, averaging about 4.1 in (103 mm) of rain or snow. August is the driest, with about 0.2 in (6 mm). The yearly total is around 21.0 in (534 mm).
December is the coldest, with average lows of 20°F (-7°C) and highs of 36°F (2°C). The warmest is July, with average highs of 85°F (29°C).
Not very: summer (June – August) humidity averages 35%, and highs peak around 85°F (29°C), so heat matters more than mugginess.
On average, yes: lows fall below 32°F (0°C) in November – April, bottoming out around 20°F (-7°C) in December.
Poll the group on May – October dates, then plan the days, packing and costs together.
