Big Bear Lake Weather in December

What's the weather like in Big Bear Lake (California) in December 2025?

The climate in Big Bear Lake during December can be summarized as cool and reasonably dry.

December is in the winter in Big Bear Lake and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 9°C (48°F), whilst at night -4°C (25°F) is normal.

Big Bear Lake weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 8.7°C 47.7°F
Nightly temperature -4.1°C 24.6°F
Average temperature 2.3°C 36.1°F
Daily sunshine 8.1 hrs
Avg rainfall 78 mm 3.1 ins
Rainy days 5 days
Sea temperature 15.1°C 59.2°F
Humidity 60%
Windspeed 13kph 8 mph

On average December is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Big Bear Lake with around 78mm 3.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.1 hours of sunshine per day.

December temperatures in Big Bear Lake

Big Bear Lake average temperature in December

December rainfall

Big Bear Lake average rain in December

December hourly sunshine

Big Bear Lake average rain in December

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Big Bear Lake in December 2025.