Best time to visit Pontiac, IL

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

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

January Cold
High
32.4°F
Low
17.2°F
Precip
1.99 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 22m

February Cold
High
37.0°F
Low
20.5°F
Precip
1.76 in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 26m

March Cool
High
49.3°F
Low
30.0°F
Precip
2.62 in

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

Daylight ≈ 11h 43m

April Good
High
62.8°F
Low
40.6°F
Precip
3.49 in

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

Daylight ≈ 13h 6m

May Good
High
73.6°F
Low
52.1°F
Precip
4.43 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 17m

June Good
High
82.0°F
Low
62.1°F
Precip
3.90 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 53m

July Good
High
84.3°F
Low
65.7°F
Precip
3.71 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 40m

August Good
High
83.0°F
Low
63.6°F
Precip
3.73 in

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

Daylight ≈ 13h 38m

September Excellent
High
78.1°F
Low
55.7°F
Precip
3.39 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
65.3°F
Low
43.8°F
Precip
3.24 in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 53m

November Cool
High
50.2°F
Low
32.5°F
Precip
2.56 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 40m

December Cold
High
37.8°F
Low
22.7°F
Precip
2.13 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 5m

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