Best time to visit West Chicago, IL

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

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

January Cold
High
30.5°F
Low
16.1°F
Precip
1.27 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 16m

February Cold
High
34.9°F
Low
19.0°F
Precip
1.24 in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 22m

March Cool
High
47.0°F
Low
28.3°F
Precip
1.97 in

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

Daylight ≈ 11h 43m

April Cool
High
59.6°F
Low
37.9°F
Precip
3.44 in

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

Daylight ≈ 13h 8m

May Good
High
70.9°F
Low
48.7°F
Precip
4.34 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 22m

June Good
High
80.6°F
Low
58.9°F
Precip
3.65 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 60m

July Good
High
84.0°F
Low
63.3°F
Precip
3.62 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 46m

August Good
High
82.0°F
Low
61.8°F
Precip
3.84 in

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

Daylight ≈ 13h 42m

September Excellent
High
75.5°F
Low
53.7°F
Precip
3.00 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
62.4°F
Low
42.0°F
Precip
2.99 in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 50m

November Cool
High
47.7°F
Low
31.1°F
Precip
2.20 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 35m

December Cold
High
35.4°F
Low
21.4°F
Precip
1.67 in

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

Daylight ≈ 8h 58m

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