AI-generatedBend, Oregon at a glance
- Best time
- May – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 29°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,380 h
- Rain a year
- 683 mm
- Climate
- Continental
- Time zone
- UTC−8 / UTC−7
- Elevation
- 1,106 m
Climate in Bend, Oregon
Bend, Oregon has warm to hot summers and cold winters with occasional snow. July is the warmest month with average highs of 29 °C, while December is the coolest at 4 °C. With around 2,380 hours of sunshine a year, Bend, Oregon is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 11.6 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: May – September
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 5°
- Midday, 13:00: about 14°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 15°
- Evening, 20:00: about 10°
- Night, 23:00: about 7°
07:1818:23
Cold evenings: bring a warm jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 07:00–07:57 · evening 17:44–18:41
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:49–07:00 · evening 18:41–18:53
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in Bend, Oregon in October?
In October, Bend, Oregon is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 44 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Bend, Oregon.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 5 min07:18 – 18:23
- UV index
- 3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 13 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 51 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC−7America/Los_Angeles
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %79 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %43 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %74 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Nature escape”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- A jumper for the evenings
Sunshine hours in Bend, Oregon
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 5.6 of 11.1 hours of daylight in Bend, Oregon, 50 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Bend, Oregon
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 3 · moderateAround midday seek shade; use sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 10).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 40 min
- Fair skin
- about 50 min
- Light brown skin
- about 65 min
- Olive skin
- about 85 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Bend, Oregon: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Bend, Oregon has about 8 rainy days with 44 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Bend, Oregon
How breezy and how cloudy Bend, Oregon is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Bend, Oregon typically peaks at 13 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 51 % of the sky over Bend, Oregon: variable cloud, with about 5.6 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Bend, Oregon
How often the day gets hot in Bend, Oregon (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Bend, Oregon has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 15 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Snow in Bend, Oregon
When Bend, Oregon is likely to be white: the chance of seeing snow during a week's stay, the days with fresh snow and how much falls. Tap a month to select it.
Snow calendar
- hardly any
- possible
- likely
- very likely
In October, it hardly ever snows in Bend, Oregon.
Snow days bring at least 1 cm of fresh snow. Fresh snow comes from ERA5 snowfall (1996–2025) at the height of the place, not on the slopes above it; the snow chance also weighs whether the snow settles. An estimate from climate averages, not a snow report.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Bend, Oregon
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Frost below 0°
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
ColdOctober: nights around 3°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in January (−4°), the warmest in July (12°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average from October to May, so the room should be heated.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 11 | 4° | −4° | 3.2 h | 13 | 102 |
| FebruaryFeb | 16 | 5° | −4° | 4.2 h | 13 | 77 |
| MarchMar | 18 | 8° | −2° | 5.1 h | 13 | 74 |
| AprilApr | 47 | 12° | 0° | 6.6 h | 12 | 52 |
| MayMay | 83 | 17° | 4° | 7.6 h | 9 | 44 |
| JuneJun | 97 | 22° | 8° | 9.5 h | 6 | 24 |
| JulyJul | 89 | 29° | 12° | 11.6 h | 3 | 11 |
| AugustAug | 96 | 28° | 12° | 10.3 h | 4 | 13 |
| SeptemberSep | 97 | 23° | 8° | 8.2 h | 4 | 21 |
| OctoberOct | 70 | 15° | 3° | 5.6 h | 8 | 44 |
| NovemberNov | 13 | 8° | −1° | 3.5 h | 13 | 89 |
| DecemberDec | 7 | 4° | −4° | 2.7 h | 15 | 131 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
44.06° N, 121.32° W · 1,106 m · America/Los_Angeles
Best time to visit Bend, Oregon
The best time to visit Bend, Oregon is from May to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from May to June and from August to October. Rain is most frequent from November to March; the wettest month is December with 131 mm.
Bend, Oregon through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Bend, Oregon in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 8–17 °C by day
- 6 h of sun a day
- 34 rainy days in all
Bend, Oregon in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 22–29 °C by day
- 11 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days in all
Bend, Oregon in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 8–23 °C by day
- 6 h of sun a day
- 24 rainy days in all
Bend, Oregon in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 4–5 °C by day
- 3 h of sun a day
- 41 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Bend, Oregon for you.
Your best months: June, September
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Bend, Oregon
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
June has the better holiday weather in Bend, Oregon: score 97 against 70. In June, days are 7 °C warmer than in October. June has 2 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in June.
| Month | October | June |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 70 | 97better |
| Day high | 15° | 22° |
| Night low | 3° | 8° |
| Sunshine | 5.6 h | 9.5 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 8 | 6better |
| Rainfall | 44 mm | 24 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
May – Jun, Aug – Oct
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Nov – Mar
12 or more rainy days
Snow
Nov – Apr
Snow on 2 or more days
Bend, Oregon month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
11January4° · 3 h
In January, Bend, Oregon is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−4 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 102 mm in total. Snow falls on about 7 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bend, Oregon.
Bend, Oregon in January16February5° · 4 h
In February, Bend, Oregon is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−4 °C). Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 77 mm in total. Snow falls on about 8 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bend, Oregon.
Bend, Oregon in February18March8° · 5 h
In March, Bend, Oregon is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 74 mm in total. Snow falls on about 6 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bend, Oregon.
Bend, Oregon in March47April12° · 7 h
In April, Bend, Oregon is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 52 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Bend, Oregon.
Bend, Oregon in April83May17° · 8 h
In May, Bend, Oregon is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 44 mm in total. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Bend, Oregon.
Bend, Oregon in May97June22° · 10 h
In June, Bend, Oregon is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 24 mm. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Bend, Oregon.
Bend, Oregon in June89July29° · 12 h
In July, Bend, Oregon is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. With around 12 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 11 mm in total. On about 13 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Bend, Oregon.
Bend, Oregon in July96August28° · 10 h
In August, Bend, Oregon is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 13 mm in total. On about 9 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Bend, Oregon.
Bend, Oregon in August97September23° · 8 h
In September, Bend, Oregon is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 21 mm in total. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Bend, Oregon.
Bend, Oregon in September70October15° · 6 h
In October, Bend, Oregon is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 44 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Bend, Oregon.
Bend, Oregon in October13November8° · 4 h
In November, Bend, Oregon is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 89 mm in total. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bend, Oregon.
Bend, Oregon in November7December4° · 3 h
In December, Bend, Oregon is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−4 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 15 days, totalling 131 mm. Snow falls on about 9 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bend, Oregon.
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Bend vs. Portland
In October the holiday weather in Bend and Portland is about equally good (score 70 vs. 70). During the day Portland is 2 °C warmer than Bend. Portland gets one hour less sunshine a day.
| in October | Bend | Portland |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 70 | 70 |
| Daytime high | 15° | 17° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 8 | 12 |
| Best time | May – Sep | Jun – Sep |
Through the year
USA in October: the best places
In October, Bend, Oregon ranks 19 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- Las Vegas26°99
- 2Mariposa (Yosemite)23°98
- 3Los Angeles26°19°98
- 4Sacramento25°96
- 5San Jose23°96
- 6Page (Lake Powell)21°96
- 7Reno19°95
- 8Napa Valley24°95
- 19BendThis page15°70
Planning a trip to Bend, Oregon
Weather for your travel dates
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Bend, Oregon in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Bend, Oregon has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 94) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 9).
- 38
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 11 °C by day
- 6.1 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
- 86
May half-term
May – Jun
Excellent
- 18 °C by day
- 8.0 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 94
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 28 °C by day
- 10.8 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
- 70
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 15 °C by day
- 5.6 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 9
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 4 °C by day
- 3.0 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 10 h 5 min
- Distance
- 7,970 km
- Time zone
- UTC−7
- Jet lag
- About 5 days (8 h west)
Rule of thumb for flying west: for a few days before, stay up a little later, and get afternoon and evening light at your destination.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Bend, Oregon
When is the best time to visit Bend, Oregon?
The best time to visit Bend, Oregon is from May to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Bend, Oregon?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 29 °C and nights around 12 °C. December is the coolest month at 4 °C.
When does it rain most in Bend, Oregon?
Rain is most frequent from November to March; the wettest month is December with 131 mm. The driest month is July with 11 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Bend, Oregon get?
Bend, Oregon gets around 2,380 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 11.6 hours a day; in December there are 2.7 hours a day.
What time zone is Bend, Oregon in?
Bend, Oregon uses the time zone America/Los_Angeles: UTC−8 in January and UTC−7 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Bend, Oregon?
A nonstop flight from London to Bend, Oregon takes about 10 h 5 min, for a straight-line distance of about 7,970 km.
Which school holidays are best for Bend, Oregon?
Bend, Oregon has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 94) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 9). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 38, May half-term 86, Summer holidays 94, October half-term 70, Christmas holidays 9.
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