Mammoth Lakes offers year-round activities, so deciding the best time to visit depends on how you’d like to spend your time. Interested in riding our legendary ski slopes? Winter is the season for you! Want to hike the Eastern Sierra or fly-fish in scenic rivers? Summer is your time to shine. How about driving through some of California’s best fall foliage? Then, plan your trip in autumn! There are endless things to do in Mammoth Lakes, and our team at 1849 Mountain Rentals is here to help you find which season is best for you. No matter when you visit, our Mammoth Lakes condo rentals offer the perfect basecamp for your adventures!
Winter
Weather: Winter averages around 400 inches of snow, with weather fluctuating from the low teens to the low 40s.
Mammoth Lakes is a mecca for winter sports enthusiasts. The legendary slopes of Mammoth Mountain offer some of the country’s best skiing and riding conditions. Beyond skiing, winter also offers snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and tubing. Walk to the ski lifts from our slopeside condo rentals in the Canyon Lodge Area!
Read our winter adventures blogs for more activity ideas!
Spring
Weather: Spring is one of the most unpredictable seasons in Mammoth Lakes. We can have snowstorms one day and 60 degrees the next. Generally, the highs are between 50 and 60 degrees, and the lows are in the 30s and 40s.
Spring in Mammoth Lakes is the best season for travelers who want to experience both summer and winter sports in one season. The ski season continues, lower elevation trails open for hiking and mountain biking, and the fishing season re-opens. Check out our spring blogs to plan your itinerary:
- Plan a California Spring Getaway in Mammoth Lakes
- Mammoth Lakes in May
- A Spring Guide to Mammoth Mountain
Summer
Weather: Summers are warm and sunny, with average highs in the 70s and 80s and lows in the 40s.
Summer is the best season for those who want to experience everything the Eastern Sierra has to offer. After the snow melts, Mammoth Mountain offers new adventures, like mountain biking, a kid-friendly adventure park, hiking trails, a golf course, and a tube park. Many visitors also head to the Mammoth Lakes Basin for boating fun. Summer is also when the road to Yosemite National Park re-opens, and the drive to the park is just 45 minutes from Mammoth Lakes!
Read our Summer Fun blogs for more activity suggestions!
Fall
Weather: Fall weather ranges from highs in the 50s and 60s and lows between the 30s and 40s. Winter weather sets in early, with snowfall usually starting in October.
Mammoth Lakes offers some of the best leaf-peeping opportunities in the Eastern Sierra. Plan your visit in the fall if you want to be surrounded by vibrant foliage while fishing, hiking, biking, and sightseeing. Check out some of our fall blogs for more information:
- Experience Mammoth Lakes Fall Fun
- Your Guide to Mammoth Lakes Fall Colors
- Play at Mammoth Lakes Golf Courses in the Fall
Find the best time to visit Mammoth Lakes that suits your interests, and book your stay with 1849 Mountain Rentals!
