Best time to visit McLean, IL

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

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

January Cold
High
30.9°F
Low
15.6°F
Precip
2.40 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 26m

February Cold
High
36.1°F
Low
19.3°F
Precip
2.08 in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 28m

March Cool
High
48.5°F
Low
28.9°F
Precip
2.61 in

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

Daylight ≈ 11h 44m

April Good
High
62.0°F
Low
38.9°F
Precip
4.08 in

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

Daylight ≈ 13h 5m

May Good
High
72.2°F
Low
50.4°F
Precip
4.83 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 14m

June Good
High
81.3°F
Low
59.6°F
Precip
4.58 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 50m

July Good
High
84.2°F
Low
63.4°F
Precip
4.05 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 36m

August Good
High
82.6°F
Low
61.4°F
Precip
4.13 in

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

Daylight ≈ 13h 36m

September Excellent
High
76.3°F
Low
54.1°F
Precip
3.15 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
62.7°F
Low
42.2°F
Precip
3.45 in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 54m

November Cool
High
47.5°F
Low
30.3°F
Precip
2.80 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 43m

December Cold
High
35.4°F
Low
21.2°F
Precip
2.28 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 8m

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