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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit South 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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Please note our recommendations for when to visit South 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

South Bend January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
-1°C 55mm 4.5hrs 10.6hrs

Cold and reasonably dry weather often prevails in South Bend during the month of January

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

January is in the winter in South Bend and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -1°C (30°F), whilst at night -9°C (16°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in South Bend with around 55mm 2.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

South Bend February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
1°C 46mm 5.4hrs 11.6hrs

February in South Bend is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cold.

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

February is in the winter in South Bend and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 1°C (34°F), whilst at night -8°C (18°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in South Bend with around 46mm 1.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

South Bend March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
7°C 75mm 6.5hrs 12.8hrs

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

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

March is in the spring in South Bend and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 8°C (46°F), whilst at night -2°C (29°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in South Bend with around 75mm 3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

South Bend April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
13°C 95mm 8.1hrs 14.3hrs

South Bend's weather in April is typically cool and a little damp in nature.

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

April is in the spring in South Bend and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (59°F), whilst at night 4°C (38°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in South Bend with around 95mm 3.7 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 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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May

South Bend May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 81mm 9.8hrs 15.5hrs

May is a a little damp month in South Bend and the temperature is generally mild.

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

May is in the spring in South Bend and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 9°C (49°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in South Bend with around 81mm 3.2 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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June

South Bend June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 102mm 11.2hrs 10.6hrs

The climate in South Bend during June can be summarized as warm and damp.

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

June is in the summer in South Bend and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 15°C (58°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in South Bend with around 102mm 4 inches of rain making it a 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 11.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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July

South Bend July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 96mm 11.1hrs 11.6hrs

July in South Bend is generally a little damp with the temperature being warm.

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

July is in the summer in South Bend and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 29°C (83°F), whilst at night 17°C (63°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in South Bend with around 96mm 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 11.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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August

South Bend August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 91mm 10hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in August in South Bend is characteristically warm, humid and a little damp.

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

August is in the summer in South Bend and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 16°C (61°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in South Bend with around 91mm 3.6 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 10 hours of sunshine per day.

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September

South Bend September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 92mm 8.3hrs 14.3hrs

South Bend's weather in September is typically mild and a little damp in nature.

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

September is in the fall / autumn in South Bend and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 24°C (74°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in South Bend with around 92mm 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 8.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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October

South Bend October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
15°C 77mm 6.5hrs 15.5hrs

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

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

October is in the fall / autumn in South Bend and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (62°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in South Bend with around 77mm 3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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 6.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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November

South Bend November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
8°C 81mm 4hrs 10.6hrs

The weather in November in South Bend is characteristically cool and a little damp.

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

November is in the fall / autumn in South Bend and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 9°C (49°F), whilst at night 1°C (33°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in South Bend with around 81mm 3.2 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4 hours of sunshine per day.

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December

South Bend December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
2°C 79mm 3.4hrs 11.6hrs

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

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

December is in the winter in South Bend and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 2°C (35°F), whilst at night -6°C (22°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in South Bend with around 79mm 3.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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South Bend weather statistics
Hottest month: July 28.2°C 82.8°F
Driest month: February 46mm 1.8ins
Sunniest month: July 11.1hrs
Coldest month: January -1.2°C 29.8°F
Wettest month: June 102mm 4ins
Warmest sea: August 22°C 71.6°F
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