Winters in South Bend are cold and snowy, with temperatures often below freezing, averaging around -2°C in January. By February, temperatures can drop as low as -24°C, but by March, they begin to rise, averaging 6°C. Spring brings mild temperatures, with April and May averaging around 9°C and 14°C respectively, while summer months are warm, with July and August averaging a consistent 22°C. Autumn is similar to spring, with September and October seeing average temperatures of 20°C and 14°C, before dropping again in November and December.