Our verdict
The best time to visit Bishop is September
In the height of summer, temperatures in Bishop can reach a maximum of 33℃ (91℉). The weather in the winter, especially around January, can reach a minimum of -4℃ (25℉).
If you’re a sun-chaser and want to visit Bishop when the days are longest, you should visit in July. To stay dry, avoid travelling to Bishop in February – It’s the wettest month of the year.
To learn everything you need to know (and none of the stuff you don’t) about when to visit Bishop, keep reading below. Plus, you’ll find tools to help you get the best deals on travel and hotels too!
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Bishop seasons
Before you continue, it’s important to know when the seasons are in Bishop as they might be different to yours depending on where in the world you’re travelling from. Bishop is in the Northern Hemisphere, so the seasons fall during these months:
| Season | Months |
|---|---|
| Summer | June to August |
| Autumn/fall | September to November |
| Winter | December to February |
| Spring | March to May |
Average temperatures in Bishop
If the temperature is a big factor for you to help you decide when to visit, the chart below shows the average minimum and maximum temperatures in Bishop for each month side-by-side so you can easily see the difference in weather throughout the year. To see the temperatures in both Celsius (°C) and Fahrenheit (°F), hover or tap the shaded boxes on the graph.
Bishop climate by month
If you already have a rough idea about which months you might want to travel, the section below shows a detailed breakdown of the climate in Bishop for each month so you can see if it all suits your wants and needs. Scroll down, or use the quick menu below to jump to your preferred month.
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Bishop in January
- Average temperature: 3℃ (38℉)
- Average high temperature: 7℃ (45℉)
- Average low temperature: -0℃ (32℉)
- Average humidity: 74%
- Average sunny days: 22 days
- Average rainfall: 21mm (1") over 7 days
- Average snow days: 1 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Bishop in January, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Bishop in February
- Average temperature: 6℃ (42℉)
- Average high temperature: 10℃ (49℉)
- Average low temperature: 2℃ (35℉)
- Average humidity: 77%
- Average sunny days: 18 days
- Average rainfall: 37mm (1") over 8 days
- Average snow days: 1 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Bishop in February, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Bishop in March
- Average temperature: 10℃ (51℉)
- Average high temperature: 15℃ (59℉)
- Average low temperature: 6℃ (43℉)
- Average humidity: 79%
- Average sunny days: 17 days
- Average rainfall: 27mm (1") over 11 days
- Average snow days: 1 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Bishop in March, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.
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Bishop in April
- Average temperature: 16℃ (60℉)
- Average high temperature: 20℃ (69℉)
- Average low temperature: 11℃ (52℉)
- Average humidity: 77%
- Average sunny days: 17 days
- Average rainfall: 33mm (1") over 10 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Bishop in April, make sure you pack a coat or jumper for the evenings and some light clothes for the daytime.
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Bishop in May
- Average temperature: 21℃ (69℉)
- Average high temperature: 25℃ (78℉)
- Average low temperature: 16℃ (61℉)
- Average humidity: 78%
- Average sunny days: 16 days
- Average rainfall: 32mm (1") over 13 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Bishop in May, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
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Bishop in June
- Average temperature: 25℃ (78℉)
- Average high temperature: 30℃ (86℉)
- Average low temperature: 21℃ (70℉)
- Average humidity: 74%
- Average sunny days: 17 days
- Average rainfall: 32mm (1") over 11 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Bishop in June, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays pretty warm most of the time.
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Bishop in July
- Average temperature: 26℃ (79℉)
- Average high temperature: 31℃ (88℉)
- Average low temperature: 22℃ (71℉)
- Average humidity: 77%
- Average sunny days: 16 days
- Average rainfall: 27mm (1") over 12 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Bishop in July, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays pretty warm most of the time.
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Bishop in August
- Average temperature: 25℃ (77℉)
- Average high temperature: 30℃ (87℉)
- Average low temperature: 21℃ (69℉)
- Average humidity: 76%
- Average sunny days: 17 days
- Average rainfall: 24mm (1") over 10 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Bishop in August, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays pretty warm most of the time.
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Bishop in September
- Average temperature: 22℃ (72℉)
- Average high temperature: 28℃ (82℉)
- Average low temperature: 18℃ (64℉)
- Average humidity: 73%
- Average sunny days: 19 days
- Average rainfall: 15mm (1") over 9 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Bishop in September, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
Bishop in October
- Average temperature: 16℃ (61℉)
- Average high temperature: 22℃ (71℉)
- Average low temperature: 11℃ (53℉)
- Average humidity: 69%
- Average sunny days: 21 days
- Average rainfall: 23mm (1") over 7 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Bishop in October, make sure you pack a coat or jumper for the evenings and some light clothes for the daytime.
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Bishop in November
- Average temperature: 10℃ (50℉)
- Average high temperature: 14℃ (58℉)
- Average low temperature: 6℃ (43℉)
- Average humidity: 72%
- Average sunny days: 21 days
- Average rainfall: 24mm (1") over 7 days
- Average snow days: 1 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Bishop in November, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.
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Bishop in December
- Average temperature: 6℃ (42℉)
- Average high temperature: 9℃ (49℉)
- Average low temperature: 3℃ (37℉)
- Average humidity: 77%
- Average sunny days: 21 days
- Average rainfall: 26mm (1") over 8 days
- Average snow days: 1 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Bishop in December, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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