Best time to visit Clayton, IL

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

The most comfortable travel window in Clayton runs from April through October — 7 months of pleasant temperatures and modest rainfall.

January Cold
High
33.8°F
Low
16.2°F
Precip
in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 27m

February Cold
High
38.8°F
Low
19.7°F
Precip
in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 28m

March Cool
High
51.1°F
Low
29.7°F
Precip
in

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

Daylight ≈ 11h 44m

April Good
High
63.5°F
Low
39.7°F
Precip
in

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

Daylight ≈ 13h 4m

May Excellent
High
74.0°F
Low
52.1°F
Precip
in

Sweet spot — comfortable highs in the 65-80°F range, mild nights, low rain. Ideal for nearly any outdoor plan.

Daylight ≈ 14h 13m

June Good
High
83.1°F
Low
62.2°F
Precip
in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 48m

July Good
High
86.5°F
Low
64.7°F
Precip
in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 35m

August Good
High
84.7°F
Low
62.7°F
Precip
in

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

Daylight ≈ 13h 35m

September Excellent
High
78.7°F
Low
54.2°F
Precip
in

Sweet spot — comfortable highs in the 65-80°F range, mild nights, low rain. Ideal for nearly any outdoor plan.

Daylight ≈ 12h 15m

October Good
High
66.1°F
Low
42.7°F
Precip
in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 55m

November Cool
High
51.3°F
Low
31.6°F
Precip
in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 44m

December Cold
High
38.7°F
Low
22.0°F
Precip
in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 10m

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