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Big Bear Lake (CA) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The climate in Big Bear Lake is marked by big temperature swings throughout the year. Temperatures range from warm during the warmest months to cold in the cooler months. Big Bear Lake has a dry climate with relatively low precipitation levels. Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

In Big Bear Lake, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. On average, daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 27°C in July to a chilly 9°C in December.

Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching -6°C in December. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Big Bear Lake's climate is marked by below-average rain/snowfall, accumulating 485 mm of precipitation yearly. The seasons in Big Bear Lake, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, December, receives high rainfall, with an average of 136 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 8 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month, June, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 2.3 mm over a single rainy day. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our Big Bear Lake Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Forecast for Big Bear Lake (CA)

Mon   Dec 23
15°C | 0°C
SW 5 m/s
almost clear and no rain

almost clear and no rain

Tue   Dec 24
12°C | -2°C
SW 6 m/s
0.8 mm
broken clouds and  chance of slight rain

broken clouds and chance of slight rain

Wed   Dec 25
9°C | -5°C
N 5 m/s
almost clear and no rain

almost clear and no rain

The best time of year to visit Big Bear Lake in the United States of America

During the months of June and September you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Does Big Bear Lake have a dry season?
    Yes, the months of May, June, August, September and October are very dry.
  • Which is the warmest month in Big Bear Lake?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 27°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Big Bear Lake?
    The coldest month is December with an average maximum temperature of 9°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Big Bear Lake?
    December tops the wettest month list with 136 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Big Bear Lake?
    June is the driest month with 2 mm of precipitation.

  • No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.