When to visit Bend without the crowds
Bend (Oregon, United States) is calmest in February, March, April, October, November and December: fewer people and better prices. It gets busiest in July and August. Below is every month with crowds, temperatures and festivals.
Best months
May & Oct
When everyone heads home
The week after Labor Day.
Tip
It gets 300 sunny days a year and more breweries per person than almost anywhere.
Month by month
| Month | Crowds | Avg. high | Festivals & holidays |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3/5 · moderate | 6 °C (42 °F) | Skiing at Mount Bachelor (Dec–Apr), New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day |
| February | 2/5 · calm | 7 °C (45 °F) | Presidents Day |
| March | 1/5 · calm | 10 °C (50 °F) | |
| April | 2/5 · calm | 15 °C (59 °F) | |
| May | 3/5 · moderate | 20 °C (68 °F) | Memorial Day |
| June | 3/5 · moderate | 25 °C (77 °F) | Juneteenth National Independence Day |
| July | 5/5 · busy | 31 °C (88 °F) | Independence Day |
| August | 4/5 · busy ⚠ | 30 °C (86 °F) | |
| September | 3/5 · moderate ⚠ | 25 °C (77 °F) | Labour Day |
| October | 2/5 · calm | 17 °C (63 °F) | |
| November | 2/5 · calm | 10 °C (50 °F) | Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day |
| December | 2/5 · calm | 6 °C (42 °F) | Christmas Day |
⚠ = seasonal heads-up.
Before you go: seasonal heads-ups
- Wildfire smoke in some years (Aug–Sep).
Crowds are a relative index for each place: 1 is its calmest month and 5 its busiest. Temperatures: Copernicus ERA5, 2016–2025 average. How it works
Frequently asked questions
What is the best month to visit Bend without the crowds?
The calmest month is usually March (crowds 1/5). In March the average high is 10 °C (50 °F). All the calm months: February, March, April, October, November and December.
When is Bend most crowded?
The busiest season is July and August. The week after Labor Day.
What is the weather like in Bend?
Average highs range from 6 °C (42 °F) in December to 31 °C (88 °F) in July, from Copernicus ERA5 (2016–2025).
What should I know before going to Bend?
Wildfire smoke in some years (Aug–Sep).
What festivals are there in Bend?
The main ones: Skiing at Mount Bachelor (Dec–Apr) (January).
More places in Oregon
- Portland (Oregon) calm in February, March, April, May, November and December; busiest in July, August and September
- Crater Lake calm in January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December; busiest in July and August