Best time to visit Smithfield, IL

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

The most comfortable travel window in Smithfield runs from June through October — 5 months of pleasant temperatures and modest rainfall.

January Cold
High
32.7°F
Low
16.0°F
Precip
1.91 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 25m

February Cold
High
37.9°F
Low
19.0°F
Precip
1.92 in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 27m

March Cool
High
50.5°F
Low
28.8°F
Precip
2.68 in

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

Daylight ≈ 11h 43m

April Good
High
63.6°F
Low
39.8°F
Precip
3.79 in

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

Daylight ≈ 13h 5m

May Wet
High
73.8°F
Low
52.0°F
Precip
5.05 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 15m

June Good
High
82.4°F
Low
61.6°F
Precip
4.82 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 51m

July Good
High
85.7°F
Low
64.4°F
Precip
4.10 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 37m

August Good
High
83.5°F
Low
62.5°F
Precip
3.21 in

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

Daylight ≈ 13h 37m

September Excellent
High
78.0°F
Low
54.9°F
Precip
3.77 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
66.0°F
Low
43.0°F
Precip
2.99 in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 54m

November Cool
High
50.2°F
Low
30.8°F
Precip
2.42 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 42m

December Cold
High
38.1°F
Low
21.7°F
Precip
1.80 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 7m

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