South Bend weather by month
Average highs run from 31°F in January to 83°F in July, and January nights average 17°F. It gets 39 inches of rain and melted snow a year and 64 inches of snow. Nights drop below freezing about 126 times a year. The most comfortable months are May to September.
Best time to visit South Bend
For comfortable weather, go in May to September. In those months the average high stays between 62°F and 86°F, nights average 42°F or warmer, and rain stays under 4.5 inches for the month.
Month by month
| Month | High | Low | Precip. | Snow | Wet days | Days 90°F+ | Nights below 32°F | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F | 17°F | 2.7 in | 21.6 in | 7 | 0 | 28 | very cold |
| February | 35°F | 19°F | 2.3 in | 16.1 in | 6 | 0 | 25 | cold |
| March | 46°F | 27°F | 2.4 in | 6.8 in | 6 | 0 | 21 | cold |
| April | 59°F | 37°F | 3.5 in | 1.0 in | 7 | 0 | 9 | cool |
| May | 70°F | 48°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in | 8 | 1 | 1 | mild |
| June | 79°F | 58°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in | 7 | 4 | 0 | warm |
| July | 83°F | 62°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in | 7 | 5 | 0 | warm |
| August | 81°F | 61°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in | 7 | 3 | 0 | warm |
| September | 74°F | 53°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in | 6 | 2 | 0 | mild |
| October | 62°F | 42°F | 3.7 in | 0.2 in | 7 | 0 | 3 | cool |
| November | 48°F | 32°F | 2.8 in | 5.1 in | 6 | 0 | 15 | cold |
| December | 36°F | 23°F | 2.4 in | 13.7 in | 6 | 0 | 25 | cold |
| Year | 59°F avg | 40°F avg | 39.2 in | 64.5 in | 80 | 14 | 126 |
"Wet days" are days with at least 0.1 inch of precipitation. "Feels" is a plain-language label for the average high. Normals for 1991-2020 from NOAA NCEI, station South Bend Michiana Regional Airport, IN (USW00014848), 4 miles from the city center. Averages describe typical conditions, not a forecast.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight in South Bend
The shortest day is December 21, with 9h 09m of daylight; the longest is June 21, with 15h 12m. The earliest sunset comes around December 2 (5:14 pm) and the latest around June 23 (9:23 pm). The sun sets after 8 pm on 173 days a year.
| On the 15th of | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:09 am | 5:39 pm | 9h 30m |
| February | 7:40 am | 6:18 pm | 10h 38m |
| March | 7:56 am | 7:51 pm | 11h 55m |
| April | 7:05 am | 8:25 pm | 13h 21m |
| May | 6:25 am | 8:57 pm | 14h 32m |
| June | 6:10 am | 9:21 pm | 15h 11m |
| July | 6:24 am | 9:17 pm | 14h 53m |
| August | 6:53 am | 8:44 pm | 13h 50m |
| September | 7:25 am | 7:53 pm | 12h 28m |
| October | 7:57 am | 7:03 pm | 11h 06m |
| November | 7:34 am | 5:24 pm | 9h 50m |
| December | 8:05 am | 5:15 pm | 9h 10m |
Calculated for 2026 at the center of South Bend with NOAA's solar equations, in local clock time (Eastern Time, including daylight saving time where it applies). Times shift by a minute or two from year to year.
Is South Bend getting warmer?
The last 10 years averaged 2.5°F warmer than the 20th century. See the climate stripes for South Bend.Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in South Bend?
July is the warmest month, with an average high of 83°F and an average low of 62°F (NOAA 1991-2020 normals).
What is the coldest month in South Bend?
January is the coldest, with average lows of 17°F and highs of 31°F.
What is the rainiest month in South Bend?
May gets the most precipitation, 4.2 inches on average. February is the driest at 2.3 inches.
Does it snow in South Bend?
Yes. South Bend averages 65 inches of snow a year.
When is the best time to visit South Bend?
For comfortable weather, May to September. Those months average highs between 62 and 86°F with lows of 42°F or more and modest rain.
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