When to go · Big Bear Lake
Big Bear Lake in April
Good month. Outside the best window (Jun–Sep for the lake and trails; Dec–Mar for snow). Across United States: Good month for the Southwest, Washington cherry blossoms, the South; mountain roads still closed.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Temperature
- 14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C) / −1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 3
- Crowds
- Medium
- United States overall
- Prices
- Medium
- United States overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (Jun–Sep for the lake and trails; Dec–Mar for snow). Across United States: Good month for the Southwest, Washington cherry blossoms, the South; mountain roads still closed.
Is another month better than April?
April is rated good. These months rate higher:
- JuneGreatInside Big Bear Lake's best window: Jun–Sep for the lake and trails; Dec–Mar for snow.
- JulyGreatInside Big Bear Lake's best window: Jun–Sep for the lake and trails; Dec–Mar for snow.
- AugustGreatInside Big Bear Lake's best window: Jun–Sep for the lake and trails; Dec–Mar for snow.
- SeptemberGreatInside Big Bear Lake's best window: Jun–Sep for the lake and trails; Dec–Mar for snow.
Weather in April
- Big Bear LakeHighs around 14 °C (57 °F), lows around -1 °C (30 °F), rain on about 3 daysHighs around 57 °F (14 °C), lows around 30 °F (-1 °C), rain on about 3 days
Festivals and holidays
Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.
Spring break big impact
March–April · United States
Students fill Florida, Texas and Mexico beaches; parks busy.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · United States overall
- Medium
- Prices · United States overall
- Medium
United States overall: Good month for the Southwest, Washington cherry blossoms, the South; mountain roads still closed.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Big Bear Lake, side by side.
Verdict
Apr: Good
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Apr: 14 °C (57 °F)57 °F (14 °C)
Jan: 8 °C (46 °F)46 °F (8 °C)
Night low
Apr: -1 °C (30 °F)30 °F (-1 °C)
Jan: -5 °C (23 °F)23 °F (-5 °C)
Rain days
Apr: 3 (better)
Jan: 6
Crowds
Apr: Medium
Jan: Low
Prices
Apr: Medium
Jan: Low
Festivals listed
Apr: 1
Jan: 0
April: Outside the best window (Jun–Sep for the lake and trails; Dec–Mar for snow). Across United States: Good month for the Southwest, Washington cherry blossoms, the South; mountain roads still closed.
January: Inside Big Bear Lake's best window: Jun–Sep for the lake and trails; Dec–Mar for snow.
Big Bear Lake: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings