Best Time to Visit Bend
The best time to visit Bend is June to September.
Here's a month-by-month breakdown to help you pick the perfect time for your trip.
The year at a glance
Choose a month on the ring to see what it's like.
Averages 16°C (61°F) with 24 mm of rain over the month.
4 of 12 months are a best time to visit.
Quick answer
Visit Bend in June to September for the best weather and experience. Budget travelers should consider shoulder season for lower prices. A typical hotel night is $129, and daily spend is $33–$110 a person, hotel not included. What a trip costs →
- Best time: the months named above
- Good: either side of the best months
- Off-peak: expect trade-offs, and often deals
Month-by-month guide
January
Off-peakCold, some rain. Averages 1°C (33°F) with 74 mm of rain over the month.
February
Off-peakCold, some rain. Averages 1°C (34°F) with 71 mm of rain over the month.
March
Off-peakCold, some rain. Averages 3°C (38°F) with 54 mm of rain over the month.
April
Off-peakCold, some rain. Averages 7°C (44°F) with 48 mm of rain over the month.
May
GoodCool, some rain. Averages 12°C (53°F) with 38 mm of rain over the month.
June
Best timeMild, dry. Averages 16°C (61°F) with 24 mm of rain over the month.
July
Best timeWarm, dry. Averages 21°C (70°F) with 7 mm of rain over the month.
August
Best timeWarm, dry. Averages 21°C (69°F) with 8 mm of rain over the month.
September
Best timeMild, dry. Averages 15°C (60°F) with 21 mm of rain over the month.
October
GoodCool, some rain. Averages 10°C (49°F) with 45 mm of rain over the month.
November
Off-peakCold, some rain. Averages 4°C (38°F) with 77 mm of rain over the month.
December
Off-peakCold, wet. Averages 0°C (32°F) with 107 mm of rain over the month.
What the weather actually does in Bend
Monthly averages from ten years of recorded weather (2014–2023), not a forecast.
Bend is warmest in July (21°C / 70°F) and coolest in December (0°C / 32°F). December is the wettest month at 107 mm of rain, and July the driest at 7 mm. On weather alone, the most comfortable months for walking around (roughly 18–26°C without heavy rain) are June, July, August and September.
| Month | Avg temp | Rain | Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1°C 33°F | 74 mm | |
| Feb | 1°C 34°F | 71 mm | |
| Mar | 3°C 38°F | 54 mm | |
| Apr | 7°C 44°F | 48 mm | |
| May | 12°C 53°F | 38 mm | |
| Jun | 16°C 61°F | 24 mm | |
| Jul | 21°C 70°F | 7 mm | |
| Aug | 21°C 69°F | 8 mm | |
| Sep | 15°C 60°F | 21 mm | |
| Oct | 10°C 49°F | 45 mm | |
| Nov | 4°C 38°F | 77 mm | |
| Dec | 0°C 32°F | 107 mm |
Comfort scores 18–26°C and under 30 mm of rain highest. Weather data: Open-Meteo historical archive (CC BY 4.0).
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