Climate Insights for Bishop

The climate in Bishop is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 24°C and approximately 690mm of precipitation falls per year. Maggio is the wettest month, receiving around 109mm of rainfall. Bishop is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: Agosto, Luglio, Giugno. The coldest months are Gennaio, Febbraio, Dicembre, when temperatures can drop to 10°C.

Temperatures in Bishop vary considerably across the year, with a 26°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. Agosto is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 36°C and an average of 30°C. Gennaio is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 10°C and an average of 15°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 11°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 5°C shift in average temperatures.

Bishop is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 690mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 58mm per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 109mm of rainfall. September and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 17mm. That's 91mm less than May, 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.

Bishop is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 21km/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 24km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 19km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 5km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently winter in Bishop, which began on December 21, 2026. Bishop 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 Agosto at around 36°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in Gennaio near 10°C. Spring is next, beginning on March 20, 2026 — 1 days from now.

The best time to visit Bishop is during Febbraio, Marzo, Aprile, Ottobre, Novembre and Dicembre, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 42mm per month. By contrast, Agosto can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 36°C, while Gennaio is the coldest period with lows dropping to 10°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Bishop 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. 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.