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Big Bear Lake Weather

Averages By Month

The weather in Big Bear Lake offers very distinct seasons and great outdoor activities await from skiing in winter to hiking and swimming in summer.

In winter it doesn’t get too cold, in terms of skiing weather, with averages in the 40s°F (4°C) and the most snow is to be expected from December until March.

Summers are pleasantly warm in the 70s°F (21°C) with hardly any rain and water temperatures in the low 60s°F (16°C).

The weather in the shoulder seasons from April-May and October-November can be anything from a pleasantly warm 60°F (16°C) to a below freezing 30°F (-1°C). 

Current Weather Big Bear Lake

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Averages Big Bear Lake

  J F M A M J J A S O N D

High °F

47° 48° 52° 58° 67° 76° 81° 80° 74° 65° 55° 47°

Low °F

21° 22° 25° 29° 35° 42° 49° 48° 42° 33° 25° 21°

Sun

10 11 12 13 14 14 14 13 12 12 11 10

Rain days

17 18 15 4 1 0 0 0 0 1 5 12

Water °F

57° 57° 57° 57° 59° 61° 63° 64° 64° 63° 61° 59°


Big Bear Lake Weather by Month

Best Time to Visit Big Bear Lake

Well, the time of year that suits you to visit very much depends on what you are looking to do in Big Bear Lake. If you are looking to ski or snowboard, the season usually opens in mid December and finishes at the end of March or beginning of April depending on the snow conditions. For any types of watersports, the water will be just about warm enough in the lows 60s°F (16°C) (it’s a mountain lake after all!) from June until October. The shoulder seasons will be the least busy with mostly good weather to enjoy the great outdoors whilst hiking or cycling for example.

Things to know about Big Bear Lake

Unbelievable nature, peace and quiet awaits you just a 2 hour drive away from Los Angeles in the family-friendly Big Bear Lake. Big Bear Lake is actually a small and endearing place with lots of charm, sunny skies and beautiful mountain scenery. You will feel cosy in the small town which invites you to enjoy breaks in small coffee shops and local restaurants and shops. All sorts of activities are offered at any time of the year- skiing being top of the list! The San Bernardino National Forest surrounds Big Bear Lake and has beautiful trails for hiking and cycling.



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