Average Monthly Sunshine in South Bend (IN)

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that South Bend receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate South Bend. Expect long, bright days with 309 hours in July and darker periods with just 110 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 0 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In South Bend, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 10.3 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. January sees a soft sun for only 3.7 hours.

South Bend’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

South Bend enjoys an average of 0 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, there are 2530 hours of sunshine annually and is a city that can be visited year-round.

In contrast, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Stockholm, Sweden, receives approximately 1907 hours of sunshine annually.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.

Other climate information

August, South Bend’s wettest month, receives 113 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 27°C. During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 9°C.

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our South Bend Precipitation page.