Best time to visit Waukegan, IL

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

The most comfortable travel window in Waukegan runs from May through October — 6 months of pleasant temperatures and modest rainfall.

January Cold
High
29.8°F
Low
15.6°F
Precip
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Winter weather. Plan around weather; good for snow sports if applicable.

Daylight ≈ 9h 14m

February Cold
High
33.7°F
Low
17.8°F
Precip
in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 20m

March Cold
High
44.1°F
Low
27.4°F
Precip
in

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

Daylight ≈ 11h 42m

April Cool
High
55.3°F
Low
35.3°F
Precip
in

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

Daylight ≈ 13h 10m

May Good
High
67.4°F
Low
47.4°F
Precip
in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 25m

June Excellent
High
76.3°F
Low
56.9°F
Precip
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Sweet spot — comfortable highs in the 65-80°F range, mild nights, low rain. Ideal for nearly any outdoor plan.

Daylight ≈ 15h 3m

July Good
High
81.7°F
Low
63.0°F
Precip
in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 49m

August Excellent
High
79.9°F
Low
61.5°F
Precip
in

Sweet spot — comfortable highs in the 65-80°F range, mild nights, low rain. Ideal for nearly any outdoor plan.

Daylight ≈ 13h 43m

September Excellent
High
73.9°F
Low
53.8°F
Precip
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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
61.2°F
Low
42.9°F
Precip
in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 49m

November Cool
High
47.7°F
Low
31.4°F
Precip
in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 32m

December Cold
High
35.5°F
Low
21.7°F
Precip
in

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

Daylight ≈ 8h 55m

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