When is the best time to go to Lake Bluff

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Lake Bluff, 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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Lake Bluff weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Lake Bluff 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

Lake Bluff January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
-2°C 44mm 4.9hrs 10.5hrs 4°C

Cold and reasonably dry weather often prevails in Lake Bluff during the month of January

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

January is in the winter in Lake Bluff 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 Lake Bluff with around 44mm 1.7 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 4.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Lake Bluff February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
1°C 36mm 5.5hrs 11.6hrs 3°C

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

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

February is in the winter in Lake Bluff and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 1°C (33°F), whilst at night -9°C (16°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Lake Bluff with around 36mm 1.4 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 5.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Lake Bluff March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
6°C 67mm 6.5hrs 12.8hrs 3°C

The weather in March in Lake Bluff is characteristically cool and reasonably dry.

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

March is in the spring in Lake Bluff and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 7°C (44°F), whilst at night -3°C (27°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Lake Bluff with around 67mm 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 6.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

Lake Bluff April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
13°C 96mm 7.7hrs 14.3hrs 4°C

Lake Bluff'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 Lake Bluff for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

April is in the spring in Lake Bluff and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (57°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Lake Bluff with around 96mm 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

Lake Bluff May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
18°C 84mm 9.6hrs 15.6hrs 6°C

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

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

May is in the spring in Lake Bluff and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (69°F), whilst at night 8°C (47°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Lake Bluff with around 84mm 3.3 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 9.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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June

Lake Bluff June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
23°C 97mm 11hrs 10.5hrs 12°C

Warm and a little damp weather often prevails in Lake Bluff during the month of June

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Lake Bluff, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

June is in the summer in Lake Bluff and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Lake Bluff 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 hours of sunshine per day.

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July

Lake Bluff July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
25°C 101mm 11hrs 11.6hrs 19°C

July in Lake Bluff is generally damp with the temperature being warm.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Lake Bluff, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

July is in the summer in Lake Bluff and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (83°F), whilst at night 17°C (63°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Lake Bluff 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

Lake Bluff August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
24°C 92mm 9.8hrs 12.8hrs 22°C

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

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Lake Bluff, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

August is in the summer in Lake Bluff and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 16°C (62°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Lake Bluff with around 92mm 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.

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September

Lake Bluff September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
21°C 88mm 8hrs 14.3hrs 20°C

Lake Bluff's weather in September is typically mild and a little damp in nature.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Lake Bluff, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

September is in the fall / autumn in Lake Bluff and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (74°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Lake Bluff 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 hours of sunshine per day.

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October

Lake Bluff October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
15°C 64mm 6.6hrs 15.6hrs 14°C

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

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

October is in the fall / autumn in Lake Bluff and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (62°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Lake Bluff 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 6.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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November

Lake Bluff November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
8°C 68mm 4.2hrs 10.5hrs 9°C

The climate in Lake Bluff 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 Lake Bluff for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

November is in the fall / autumn in Lake Bluff and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 9°C (48°F), whilst at night -1°C (31°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Lake Bluff with around 68mm 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

Lake Bluff December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
1°C 61mm 3.8hrs 11.6hrs 5°C

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

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

December is in the winter in Lake Bluff and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 1°C (34°F), whilst at night -8°C (19°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Lake Bluff with around 61mm 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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Lake Bluff weather stats

Lake Bluff weather statistics
Hottest month: July 27.9°C 82.2°F
Driest month: February 36mm 1.4ins
Sunniest month: July 11hrs
Coldest month: January -2.1°C 28.2°F
Wettest month: July 101mm 4ins
Warmest sea: August 21.8°C 71.2°F
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