When is the best time to go to Des Plaines
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Des Plaines, United States. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Des Plaines
Des Plaines weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Des Plaines are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2°C | 45mm | 4.9hrs | 10.6hrs |
January is a reasonably dry month in Des Plaines and the temperature is generally cold.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Des Plaines for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
January is in the winter in Des Plaines and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -2°C (29°F), whilst at night -11°C (12°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Des Plaines with around 45mm 1.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.9 hours of sunshine per day.
Des Plaines weather in January »
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1°C | 37mm | 5.4hrs | 11.6hrs |
February in Des Plaines is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cold.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Des Plaines for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
February is in the winter in Des Plaines and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 1°C (34°F), whilst at night -8°C (17°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Des Plaines with around 37mm 1.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.4 hours of sunshine per day.
Des Plaines weather in February »
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7°C | 71mm | 6.5hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in March in Des Plaines is characteristically cool and reasonably dry.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Des Plaines for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
March is in the spring in Des Plaines and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 7°C (45°F), whilst at night -2°C (28°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Des Plaines with around 71mm 2.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.5 hours of sunshine per day.
Des Plaines weather in March »
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13°C | 101mm | 7.7hrs | 14.3hrs |
Des Plaines's weather in April is typically cool and damp in nature.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Des Plaines for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
April is in the spring in Des Plaines and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (58°F), whilst at night 3°C (38°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Des Plaines with around 101mm 4 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.7 hours of sunshine per day.
Des Plaines weather in April »
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19°C | 86mm | 9.7hrs | 15.6hrs |
May is a a little damp month in Des Plaines and the temperature is generally mild.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Des Plaines, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
May is in the spring in Des Plaines and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Des Plaines with around 86mm 3.4 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.7 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24°C | 98mm | 11.1hrs | 10.6hrs |
June in Des Plaines is generally a little damp with the temperature being warm.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Des Plaines, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
June is in the summer in Des Plaines and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 14°C (58°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Des Plaines with around 98mm 3.9 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 11.1 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26°C | 104mm | 11hrs | 11.6hrs |
July in Des Plaines is generally damp with the temperature being warm.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Des Plaines, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
July is in the summer in Des Plaines and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 17°C (63°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Des Plaines with around 104mm 4.1 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 11 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25°C | 93mm | 9.8hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in August in Des Plaines is characteristically warm, humid and a little damp.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Des Plaines, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
August is in the summer in Des Plaines and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 17°C (62°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Des Plaines with around 93mm 3.6 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.8 hours of sunshine per day.
Des Plaines weather in August »
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21°C | 88mm | 8.1hrs | 14.3hrs |
Des Plaines's weather in September is typically mild and a little damp in nature.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Des Plaines, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
September is in the fall / autumn in Des Plaines and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Des Plaines with around 88mm 3.5 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.1 hours of sunshine per day.
Des Plaines weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15°C | 64mm | 6.7hrs | 15.6hrs |
October is a reasonably dry month in Des Plaines and the temperature is generally mild.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Des Plaines.
October is in the fall / autumn in Des Plaines and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (63°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Des Plaines with around 64mm 2.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.7 hours of sunshine per day.
Des Plaines weather in October »
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8°C | 69mm | 4.2hrs | 10.6hrs |
Cool and reasonably dry weather often prevails in Des Plaines during the month of November
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Des Plaines for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
November is in the fall / autumn in Des Plaines and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 9°C (48°F), whilst at night -0°C (32°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Des Plaines with around 69mm 2.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.2 hours of sunshine per day.
Des Plaines weather in November »
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1°C | 66mm | 3.8hrs | 11.6hrs |
December in Des Plaines is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cold.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Des Plaines for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
December is in the winter in Des Plaines and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 1°C (35°F), whilst at night -7°C (19°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Des Plaines with around 66mm 2.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.8 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Des Plaines weather stats
| Hottest month: | July | 28.3°C 82.9°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | February | 37mm 1.5ins |
| Sunniest month: | July | 11hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | -2°C 28.4°F |
| Wettest month: | July | 104mm 4.1ins |
| Warmest sea: | August | 21.8°C 71.2°F |
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