Best time to visit Rock Island, IL

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

The most comfortable travel window in Rock Island runs from July through October — 4 months of pleasant temperatures and modest rainfall.

January Cold
High
31.8°F
Low
14.8°F
Precip
1.66 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 19m

February Cold
High
36.6°F
Low
18.8°F
Precip
1.83 in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 24m

March Cool
High
49.9°F
Low
29.6°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
63.0°F
Low
39.9°F
Precip
3.81 in

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

Daylight ≈ 13h 7m

May Good
High
73.9°F
Low
51.1°F
Precip
4.67 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 20m

June Wet
High
83.1°F
Low
61.0°F
Precip
5.01 in

Frequent rain. Bring waterproof gear; outdoor plans need flexibility.

Daylight ≈ 14h 57m

July Good
High
86.1°F
Low
64.9°F
Precip
4.23 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 43m

August Good
High
84.1°F
Low
62.7°F
Precip
3.97 in

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

Daylight ≈ 13h 40m

September Excellent
High
77.9°F
Low
54.2°F
Precip
3.32 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
64.8°F
Low
42.6°F
Precip
2.81 in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 51m

November Cool
High
49.8°F
Low
30.9°F
Precip
2.30 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 37m

December Cold
High
37.0°F
Low
20.8°F
Precip
2.04 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 1m

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