Best time to visit Ellsworth, IL

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

The most comfortable travel window in Ellsworth runs from May through October — 6 months of pleasant temperatures and modest rainfall.

January Cold
High
33.4°F
Low
15.6°F
Precip
2.43 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 25m

February Cold
High
38.2°F
Low
18.9°F
Precip
1.99 in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 27m

March Cool
High
49.8°F
Low
27.8°F
Precip
2.61 in

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

Daylight ≈ 11h 43m

April Cool
High
62.8°F
Low
37.9°F
Precip
3.72 in

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

Daylight ≈ 13h 5m

May Good
High
74.0°F
Low
49.8°F
Precip
4.81 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 15m

June Good
High
83.3°F
Low
59.9°F
Precip
4.08 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 50m

July Good
High
86.0°F
Low
63.0°F
Precip
4.12 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 37m

August Good
High
84.4°F
Low
60.8°F
Precip
3.83 in

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

Daylight ≈ 13h 37m

September Excellent
High
78.8°F
Low
53.0°F
Precip
3.22 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
65.6°F
Low
41.8°F
Precip
3.48 in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 54m

November Cool
High
50.2°F
Low
30.7°F
Precip
2.80 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 42m

December Cold
High
38.3°F
Low
21.4°F
Precip
2.30 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 7m

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