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Bishop

California, United States
Best timeMar–Apr & Oct–Nov
Set inCalifornia, United States
Climate
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Climate

Source

2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0).

ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

30–93°F
Nearest airportBIH
CurrencyUSD
LanguageEnglish
TimezoneUTC-05:00

Low confidence for this location; local conditions may differ.

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Map showing the location of Bishop
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Historical monthly weather

Low confidence for this location; local conditions may differ.

Sunny share of daylightSep · 82%
WarmestJul · 93°F
WettestDec
Best windowMar–Apr & Oct–Nov
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Bar height is the typical daytime high; color shows sunny share of daylight. The shaded months are the ideal window to go.
Weather data & source

2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0). Sunny share of daylight is calibrated from daytime cloud cover. ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

Granite and volcanic bouldering at the Buttermilks and Happy Boulders, in the Eastern Sierra.

Best time to visit

Two separate windows work best: Mar–Apr & Oct–Nov. Pick the one that matches what you came for.

On foot

The classic way in is the Buttermilks + Happy Boulders. Nearest airport is BIH.

Pairs well with

Mammoth Lakes
37 mi away
Mammoth Mountain
40 mi away
Mount Whitney
54 mi away
General Sherman
57 mi away

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Bishop?

The best time to visit Bishop is March–April & October–November, in California, United States.

Where is Bishop?

Bishop is in California, United States. The nearest major airport is BIH.

What is Bishop known for?

Granite and volcanic bouldering at the Buttermilks and Happy Boulders, in the Eastern Sierra.