When is the best time to go to Great Bend

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Great Bend, United States. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Great Bend weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Great Bend are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Great Bend January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
4°C 13mm 7hrs 10.8hrs

Great Bend's weather in January is typically cold and dry in nature.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Great Bend for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

January is in the winter in Great Bend and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 5°C (41°F), whilst at night -9°C (16°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Great Bend with around 13mm 0.5 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Great Bend February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
7°C 19mm 7.5hrs 11.7hrs

February in Great Bend is generally dry with the temperature being cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Great Bend for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

February is in the winter in Great Bend and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 8°C (47°F), whilst at night -6°C (21°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Great Bend with around 19mm 0.7 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Great Bend March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
13°C 47mm 8.1hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in March in Great Bend is characteristically cool and reasonably dry.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Great Bend for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

March is in the spring in Great Bend and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (57°F), whilst at night -1°C (30°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Great Bend with around 47mm 1.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

Great Bend April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
18°C 57mm 9.5hrs 14.1hrs

Great Bend's weather in April is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Great Bend.

April is in the spring in Great Bend and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 20°C (69°F), whilst at night 5°C (41°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Great Bend with around 57mm 2.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

Great Bend May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 91mm 10.2hrs 15.2hrs

May is a a little damp month in Great Bend and the temperature is generally warm.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Great Bend.

May is in the spring in Great Bend and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Great Bend with around 91mm 3.6 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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June

Great Bend June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 97mm 11.6hrs 10.8hrs

The climate in Great Bend during June can be summarized as hot and a little damp.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Great Bend for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

June is in the summer in Great Bend and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 17°C (62°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Great Bend with around 97mm 3.8 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 11.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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July

Great Bend July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
31°C 87mm 12.2hrs 11.7hrs

July in Great Bend is generally a little damp with the temperature being hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Great Bend for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

July is in the summer in Great Bend and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 34°C (94°F), whilst at night 20°C (68°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Great Bend with around 87mm 3.4 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 12.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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August

Great Bend August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
29°C 80mm 11hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in August in Great Bend is characteristically hot and a little damp.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Great Bend for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

August is in the summer in Great Bend and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 33°C (91°F), whilst at night 18°C (65°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Great Bend with around 80mm 3.2 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 11 hours of sunshine per day.

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September

Great Bend September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 68mm 9.3hrs 14.1hrs

Great Bend's weather in September is typically warm and reasonably dry in nature.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Great Bend, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

September is in the fall / autumn in Great Bend and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 13°C (56°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Great Bend with around 68mm 2.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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October

Great Bend October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 45mm 8.4hrs 15.2hrs

October is a reasonably dry month in Great Bend and the temperature is generally mild.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Great Bend, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

October is in the fall / autumn in Great Bend and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (71°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Great Bend with around 45mm 1.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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November

Great Bend November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
12°C 27mm 6.7hrs 10.8hrs

November in Great Bend is generally dry with the temperature being cool.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Great Bend.

November is in the fall / autumn in Great Bend and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (55°F), whilst at night -1°C (30°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Great Bend with around 27mm 1.1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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December

Great Bend December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
6°C 20mm 6.4hrs 11.7hrs

December in Great Bend is generally dry with the temperature being cold.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Great Bend for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

December is in the winter in Great Bend and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 6°C (44°F), whilst at night -7°C (19°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Great Bend with around 20mm 0.8 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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Great Bend weather statistics
Hottest month: July 33.8°C 92.8°F
Driest month: January 13mm 0.5ins
Sunniest month: July 12.2hrs
Coldest month: January 4.5°C 40.1°F
Wettest month: June 97mm 3.8ins
Warmest sea: August 21.1°C 70°F
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