Best time to visit Palmer, IL

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

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

January Cold
High
35.6°F
Low
19.3°F
Precip
2.18 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 30m

February Cold
High
40.8°F
Low
23.2°F
Precip
1.82 in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 30m

March Cool
High
51.8°F
Low
32.1°F
Precip
2.73 in

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

Daylight ≈ 11h 44m

April Good
High
65.1°F
Low
42.8°F
Precip
4.31 in

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

Daylight ≈ 13h 3m

May Good
High
75.0°F
Low
54.3°F
Precip
4.55 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 10m

June Good
High
83.2°F
Low
63.2°F
Precip
3.92 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 44m

July Good
High
86.4°F
Low
65.7°F
Precip
2.95 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 31m

August Good
High
85.5°F
Low
63.5°F
Precip
3.50 in

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

Daylight ≈ 13h 33m

September Good
High
80.7°F
Low
55.6°F
Precip
3.53 in

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

Daylight ≈ 12h 15m

October Good
High
68.1°F
Low
43.8°F
Precip
3.21 in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 56m

November Cool
High
52.7°F
Low
33.0°F
Precip
3.20 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 47m

December Cold
High
40.7°F
Low
24.5°F
Precip
2.22 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 14m

Looking for similar climates? See Palmer's climate twins. Or jump straight to the full climate profile.