Climate Insights for Bend

The climate in Bend is cool. The average annual temperature is 8°C and approximately 715mm of precipitation falls per year. Dicembre is the wettest month, receiving around 125mm of rainfall. Bend is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: Luglio, Agosto, Giugno. The coldest months are Febbraio, Dicembre, Gennaio, when temperatures can drop to -3°C. Bend experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperatures in Bend vary considerably across the year, with a 32°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is Luglio, when average highs reach 29°C and the mean temperature sits around 19°C. The coldest month is Febbraio, when overnight lows fall to -3°C and the daily average is 0°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 13°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.

Bend is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 715mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 60mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 125mm of rainfall. January and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 13mm. That's 112mm less than December, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic. Bend receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 242cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is December, with approximately 60cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Bend is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 16km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 17km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 14km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 3km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently winter in Bend, which began on December 21, 2026. Bend is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in Luglio at around 29°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in Febbraio near -3°C. Spring is next, beginning on March 20, 2026 — 1 days from now.

The best time to visit Bend is during Luglio and Agosto, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 14mm per month. By contrast, Febbraio can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -3°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Bend based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.