When is the best time to go to Evanston

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Evanston, 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.

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Evanston weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Evanston 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

Evanston January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
-1°C 46mm 4.9hrs 10.6hrs

The weather in January in Evanston is characteristically cold and reasonably dry.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Evanston for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

January is in the winter in Evanston and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -1°C (30°F), whilst at night -11°C (13°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Evanston with around 46mm 1.8 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 4.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Evanston February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
1°C 39mm 5.4hrs 11.6hrs

February in Evanston is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cold.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Evanston for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

February is in the winter in Evanston 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 Evanston with around 39mm 1.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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 5.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Evanston March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
7°C 68mm 6.5hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in March in Evanston is characteristically cool and reasonably dry.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Evanston for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

March is in the spring in Evanston and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 8°C (46°F), whilst at night -2°C (28°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Evanston with around 68mm 2.7 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.

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April

Evanston April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
13°C 97mm 7.7hrs 14.3hrs

Evanston's weather in April is typically cool and a little damp in nature.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Evanston for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

April is in the spring in Evanston and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (58°F), whilst at night 3°C (38°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Evanston with around 97mm 3.8 inches of rain making it a a little 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.

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May

Evanston May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 85mm 9.7hrs 15.6hrs

May is a a little damp month in Evanston and the temperature is generally mild.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Evanston, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

May is in the spring in Evanston 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 Evanston with around 85mm 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.

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June

Evanston June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 97mm 11.1hrs 10.6hrs

The weather in June in Evanston is characteristically warm and a little damp.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Evanston, with some very good weather at this time of year.

June is in the summer in Evanston and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 26°C (80°F), whilst at night 14°C (58°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Evanston with around 97mm 3.8 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.

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July

Evanston July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 101mm 11hrs 11.6hrs

July in Evanston is generally damp with the temperature being warm.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Evanston, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

July is in the summer in Evanston and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 29°C (83°F), whilst at night 17°C (63°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Evanston with around 101mm 4 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.

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August

Evanston August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 91mm 9.8hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in August in Evanston is characteristically warm, humid and a little damp.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Evanston, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

August is in the summer in Evanston 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 Evanston with around 91mm 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.

Evanston weather in August »

September

Evanston September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 84mm 8.1hrs 14.3hrs

Evanston's weather in September is typically warm and a little damp in nature.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Evanston, with some very good weather at this time of year.

September is in the fall / autumn in Evanston and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 24°C (74°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Evanston with around 84mm 3.3 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.

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October

Evanston October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
15°C 67mm 6.7hrs 15.6hrs

October is a reasonably dry month in Evanston and the temperature is generally mild.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Evanston.

October is in the fall / autumn in Evanston 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 Evanston with around 67mm 2.6 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.

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November

Evanston November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
8°C 69mm 4.2hrs 10.6hrs

The climate in Evanston during November can be summarized as cool and reasonably dry.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Evanston for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

November is in the fall / autumn in Evanston 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 Evanston 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.

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December

Evanston December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
2°C 62mm 3.8hrs 11.6hrs

December in Evanston is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cold.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Evanston for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

December is in the winter in Evanston and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 2°C (35°F), whilst at night -7°C (20°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Evanston with around 62mm 2.4 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.

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Evanston weather stats

Evanston weather statistics
Hottest month: July 28.2°C 82.8°F
Driest month: February 39mm 1.5ins
Sunniest month: July 11hrs
Coldest month: January -1.5°C 29.3°F
Wettest month: July 101mm 4ins
Warmest sea: August 21.8°C 71.2°F
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