South Bend weather
At 5:00 PM local time it was cloudy and 16°C (61°F). Little to no rain in the next 24 hours. Best months for weather: May–Sep. South Bend sits 211 m (692 ft) above sea level, which keeps it cooler than the coast. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for South Bend, Indiana, United States.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 100%
- Chance of rain
- 6%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Little to no rain in the next 24 hours
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season May–SepOff season Nov–Mar
About South Bend weather
Is it raining in South Bend right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 16° right now. Little to no rain in the next 24 hours.
What’s the weather like in South Bend this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 13–22° and lows of 9–15°. Rain is likely on 2 of 7 days (Tuesday, Wednesday). The driest day looks like Sunday.
Has it been raining in South Bend lately?
Barely. The past 7 days were mostly dry, with 0.0 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for South Bend?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a warm layer for the evenings.
South Bend weather by month
When is the best time to visit South Bend?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit South Bend is May–Sep, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Nov–Mar tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 0°C (31°F) in January to 28°C (83°F) in July.
What is the rainiest month in South Bend?
May is the wettest month, with about 112 mm (4.4 in) of rain on average. February is the driest, with about 58 mm (2.3 in).
What is the hottest month in South Bend?
July is the warmest, with average highs of 28°C (83°F) and lows of 18°C (64°F). January is the coolest, with highs of 0°C (31°F) and lows of -8°C (18°F).
Does South Bend have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is May at about 112 mm (4.4 in).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months