Is Big Bear always cold?

Big Bear averages over 300 days of sunshine each year and temperatures vary throughout the seasons. Summer temperatures average 77 degrees daytime and 45 degrees at night. Winter brings about 120 inches of annual snowfall with temps in the mid-40s during the day and mid-20s at night.



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Big Bear Lake weather offers summers that are warm and mostly clear skies and winters that are very cold, dry, and partly cloudy skies. Over the course of the year, the temperature typically varies from 22°F to 81°F and is rarely below 14°F or above 88°F.

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BIG BEAR LAKE WEATHER On one side of the mountains is the California desert, which means that conditions can arise that blow the warm desert air into the forests of Big Bear Lake during the summer months. The highest average temperature is around 94 degrees in July—much warmer than the beach!

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Big Bear Lake's climate is Csb (Warm-summer Mediterranean) under the Köppen climate classification. In contrast to most of southern California, the Big Bear Lake region normally receives significant winter snow because of its high elevation.

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Spring and Fall are usually the best time to come and avoid crowds. During these off peak seasons, there are still plenty of events and things to do in Big Bear. Fishing season starts April 1st, you can take a hike, walk the Alpine Pedal Path, go horseback riding and check out the petting Zoo.

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Swimming Rules From the Big Bear Municipal Water District: In the summer months, swimming is permitted in Big Bear Lake at your own risk! There are NO lifeguards on duty and swimmers must stay within 50 feet of the shore or within 20 feet of a private dock.

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Visit During Off Seasons To avoid the crowds, head to Big Bear during the low tourist seasons. It tends to be least crowded March – June, between ski season and summer. Tourism tapers off again between September – November, with the exception of the Oktoberfest crowd.

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What is Bear Lake's water temperature? In the Summer time the water temperature in Bear Lake ranges from 68 to 72 degrees. In the Winter time it usually ranges from 35 to 40 degrees and only freezes over 70% of the time. Bear Lake is a great place to swim, boat, kayak, or just sit on the beach.

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For the latest quarter assessed by the U.S. EPA (January 2021 - March 2021), tap water provided by this water utility was in compliance with federal health-based drinking water standards.

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That being said, Big Bear Lake's baseline is a Caution level for the presence of algae year round. This means that there is algae present in the Lake and we discourage drinking water from the Lake and encourage you to rinse yourself and pets off after swimming in the Lake.

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With a population of 5,019, Big Bear Lake is a must-see destination in California, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 10 days in order to fully appreciate everything Big Bear Lake has to offer.

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Winter coats, snow boots, hats and gloves are a must. Snowfall in Big Bear can be unpredictable at times and the night time temperatures drop quickly. Big Bear has plenty of stores that specialize in winter gear. Update your wardrobe before you go home so you will be ready the next time you visit.

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