Best time to visit Colfax, IL

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

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

January Cold
High
31.7°F
Low
15.2°F
Precip
2.17 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 24m

February Cold
High
36.5°F
Low
18.8°F
Precip
1.59 in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 27m

March Cool
High
49.2°F
Low
28.8°F
Precip
2.68 in

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

Daylight ≈ 11h 43m

April Good
High
62.4°F
Low
39.1°F
Precip
3.57 in

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

Daylight ≈ 13h 5m

May Good
High
73.4°F
Low
50.6°F
Precip
4.52 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 15m

June Good
High
81.7°F
Low
59.9°F
Precip
3.81 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 51m

July Good
High
83.9°F
Low
63.0°F
Precip
3.74 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 38m

August Good
High
82.3°F
Low
60.7°F
Precip
3.17 in

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

Daylight ≈ 13h 37m

September Excellent
High
77.1°F
Low
53.3°F
Precip
3.13 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
64.4°F
Low
42.4°F
Precip
3.23 in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 53m

November Cool
High
48.9°F
Low
31.0°F
Precip
2.63 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 42m

December Cold
High
36.7°F
Low
21.3°F
Precip
2.03 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 7m

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