Best time to visit Benton, IL

A month-by-month travel weather guide based on NOAA 30-year climate normals.

The most comfortable travel window in Benton runs from April through June — 3 months of pleasant temperatures and modest rainfall.

January Cold
High
40.7°F
Low
24.5°F
Precip
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Winter weather. Plan around weather; good for snow sports if applicable.

Daylight ≈ 9h 38m

February Cold
High
44.4°F
Low
28.1°F
Precip
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Winter weather. Plan around weather; good for snow sports if applicable.

Daylight ≈ 10h 35m

March Cool
High
55.4°F
Low
36.7°F
Precip
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Mild but on the chilly side. Pack a jacket; great for hiking and city walks.

Daylight ≈ 11h 45m

April Good
High
67.1°F
Low
46.4°F
Precip
in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 12h 60m

May Excellent
High
76.2°F
Low
55.6°F
Precip
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Sweet spot — comfortable highs in the 65-80°F range, mild nights, low rain. Ideal for nearly any outdoor plan.

Daylight ≈ 14h 3m

June Good
High
84.7°F
Low
64.3°F
Precip
in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 14h 36m

July Hot
High
88.2°F
Low
68.0°F
Precip
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Summer heat. Avoid midday exertion; aim for morning and evening activities.

Daylight ≈ 14h 24m

August Good
High
87.4°F
Low
65.8°F
Precip
in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 13h 28m

September Good
High
80.5°F
Low
57.7°F
Precip
in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 12h 14m

October Good
High
68.4°F
Low
46.5°F
Precip
in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 10h 59m

November Cool
High
55.1°F
Low
36.6°F
Precip
in

Mild but on the chilly side. Pack a jacket; great for hiking and city walks.

Daylight ≈ 9h 54m

December Cold
High
43.8°F
Low
28.3°F
Precip
in

Winter weather. Plan around weather; good for snow sports if applicable.

Daylight ≈ 9h 22m

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