SeasonMapBend weather in January
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January in Bend: cold, a little rain, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit.
#11 of 12 months in Bend · #1123 of 1383 destinations to visit in January · comfort 49/100 (tier F)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Bend in January
Other months in Bend
Bend's forum calls June pleasant and sometimes downright hot, warm and dry without the humidity that makes summer heat oppressive elsewhere. Regulars flag one recurring wrinkle: a weather system tends to bring rain through central Oregon in early-to-mid June most years, and higher-elevation trails can still be snowed in this early after a heavy winter — nights at altitude also stay genuinely chilly.
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Bend climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 5°C / 41°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | -5°C / 23°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 1°C / 34°F | |
| Rainfall | 45 mm / 1.8 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 8 days | |
| Humidity | 78% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | -4°C / 25°F | |
| Sunshine | 5.7 h/day | |
| Daylight | 9.3 h | |
| Wind | 18 km/h / 11 mph | |
| Snowfall | 29.8 cm / 11.7 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 35 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Bend in January
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
BusyWinter / Christmas break in United States, school holidays in 2 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Bend's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Toughest weatherBend's best weather comes in June, August and September — separate windows, not one continuous season.
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What's on in Bend in January
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
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Mt Bachelor ski season
25 Nov – 15 May · usuallyThe mountain is half an hour from town and usually turns lifts from late November into May, one of the longer seasons in the country. Recent low-snow winters have opened in late December and shut in April, so check before booking early or late.
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Bend — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Bend?
Bend in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Bend?
- January in Bend: cold, a little rain, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit. It ranks #11 of 12 months for Bend on SeasonMap's comfort score (49/100).
- What is the weather like in Bend in January?
- In January, Bend averages a daily high of 4.9°C and a low of -4.9°C, with about 45.2 mm of rain over roughly 7.8 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Bend in January?
- Bend has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 35 in January.
- Does it snow in Bend in January?
- Bend sees roughly 29.8 cm of snowfall in January.
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Similar destinations in North America — January
Within 300 km: Portland's ZooLights and Peacock Lane around 20 Nov – 4 Jan.