Best time to visit Grand Ridge, IL

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

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

January Cold
High
31.4°F
Low
14.2°F
Precip
1.95 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 20m

February Cold
High
35.4°F
Low
17.2°F
Precip
1.90 in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 24m

March Cool
High
47.5°F
Low
27.2°F
Precip
2.54 in

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

Daylight ≈ 11h 43m

April Cool
High
61.2°F
Low
37.3°F
Precip
3.59 in

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

Daylight ≈ 13h 7m

May Good
High
72.6°F
Low
48.5°F
Precip
4.70 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 19m

June Good
High
81.1°F
Low
58.1°F
Precip
4.92 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 56m

July Good
High
84.0°F
Low
61.9°F
Precip
3.85 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 42m

August Good
High
82.4°F
Low
60.5°F
Precip
4.09 in

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

Daylight ≈ 13h 39m

September Excellent
High
77.1°F
Low
52.9°F
Precip
3.46 in

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

Daylight ≈ 12h 16m

October Good
High
64.1°F
Low
41.2°F
Precip
3.20 in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 52m

November Cool
High
49.1°F
Low
30.0°F
Precip
2.72 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 38m

December Cold
High
36.6°F
Low
20.5°F
Precip
2.11 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 2m

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