Best time to visit West Point, IL

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

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

January Cold
High
33.9°F
Low
17.7°F
Precip
1.67 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 26m

February Cold
High
38.9°F
Low
21.7°F
Precip
1.98 in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 28m

March Cool
High
50.9°F
Low
31.9°F
Precip
2.57 in

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

Daylight ≈ 11h 44m

April Good
High
63.4°F
Low
42.1°F
Precip
4.11 in

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

Daylight ≈ 13h 5m

May Wet
High
73.7°F
Low
53.4°F
Precip
5.28 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 14m

June Good
High
83.0°F
Low
63.2°F
Precip
4.85 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 49m

July Good
High
86.3°F
Low
66.5°F
Precip
4.29 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 36m

August Good
High
84.9°F
Low
63.8°F
Precip
4.19 in

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

Daylight ≈ 13h 36m

September Excellent
High
78.8°F
Low
55.5°F
Precip
3.67 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
44.1°F
Precip
3.16 in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 54m

November Cool
High
51.3°F
Low
32.8°F
Precip
2.45 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 43m

December Cold
High
39.1°F
Low
23.6°F
Precip
1.89 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 9m

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