Climate Insights for Bishop

The climate in Bishop is temperate. The average annual temperature is 11°C and approximately 316mm of precipitation falls per year. Gennaio is the wettest month, receiving around 70mm of rainfall. Bishop 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 Gennaio, Febbraio, Dicembre, when temperatures can drop to -5°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 119cm accumulating over the season.

Bishop has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 37°C from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is Luglio, when average highs reach 32°C and the mean temperature sits around 25°C. The coldest month is Gennaio, when overnight lows fall to -5°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 October and November, with a 8°C shift in average temperatures.

Bishop is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 316mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 26mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 70mm of rainfall. February and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is September, with just 3mm. That's 67mm less than January, 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. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 119cm accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 37cm.

Bishop is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 9km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is May, averaging 10km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in January, with average winds dropping to 7km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 7km/h in winter, 10km/h in spring, 10km/h in summer, 9km/h in autumn.

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 Luglio at around 32°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in Gennaio near -5°C. Spring is next, beginning on March 20, 2026 — 1 days from now.

The best time to visit Bishop is during Giugno, Luglio, Agosto and Settembre, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 22°C with modest rainfall averaging 5mm per month. By contrast, Gennaio can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -5°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

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. 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.