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Bishop (CA) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The temperature in Bishop can vary quite a bit throughout the year. Temperatures can be very hot during the warmest months, and cold during the cooler months. The area is known for its low rain/snowfall. Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

Visitors to Bishop can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very hot 37°C in July, the warmest time of the year, to a chilly 12°C during cooler months like December.

At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around -6°C during these months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Bishop experiences desert-like conditions in terms of precipitation with almost no rain/snowfall, generally receiving 109 mm annually. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, December receives low snow/rainfall, averaging 24 mm of precipitation, recorded across 4 snowy/rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, September brings less rainfall, with 2.2 mm over 2 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Bishop Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Forecast for Bishop (CA)

Fri   Dec 27
18°C | 0°C
E 3 m/s
partly cloudy and no rain

partly cloudy and no rain

Sat   Dec 28
18°C | -1°C
S 3 m/s
broken clouds and no rain

broken clouds and no rain

Sun   Dec 29
18°C | -2°C
NE 5 m/s
1 mm
overcast and  chance of rain

overcast and chance of rain

The best time of year to visit Bishop in the United States of America

During the months of April and October you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which is the warmest month in Bishop?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 37°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Bishop?
    The coldest month is December with an average maximum temperature of 12°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Bishop?
    December tops the wettest month list with 24 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Bishop?
    September is the driest month with 2 mm of precipitation.

  • No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.