When is the best time to go to Rockford

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

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Rockford 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

Rockford January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
-3°C 33mm 5.2hrs 10.5hrs

January in Rockford is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cold.

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

January is in the winter in Rockford and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -3°C (26°F), whilst at night -13°C (9°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Rockford with around 33mm 1.3 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 5.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Rockford February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
-0°C 29mm 6hrs 11.6hrs

February in Rockford is generally dry with the temperature being cold.

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 Rockford.

February is in the winter in Rockford and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -0°C (31°F), whilst at night -11°C (13°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Rockford with around 29mm 1.1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6 hours of sunshine per day.

Rockford weather in February »

March

Rockford March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
6°C 61mm 6.6hrs 12.8hrs

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

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

March is in the spring in Rockford and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 7°C (44°F), whilst at night -4°C (26°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Rockford with around 61mm 2.4 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 6.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

Rockford April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
13°C 92mm 7.7hrs 14.3hrs

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

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 Rockford.

April is in the spring in Rockford and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (59°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Rockford with around 92mm 3.6 inches of rain making it a a little damp 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 7.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Rockford weather in April »

May

Rockford May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 91mm 9.5hrs 15.6hrs

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

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

May is in the spring in Rockford and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (71°F), whilst at night 8°C (47°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Rockford with around 91mm 3.6 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 9.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Rockford weather in May »

June

Rockford June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 113mm 10.8hrs 10.5hrs

June is a damp month in Rockford and the temperature is generally warm.

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

June is in the summer in Rockford 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 (57°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Rockford with around 113mm 4.5 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 10.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Rockford weather in June »

July

Rockford July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 104mm 10.8hrs 11.6hrs

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

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

July is in the summer in Rockford and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 17°C (62°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Rockford 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 10.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Rockford weather in July »

August

Rockford August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 105mm 9.7hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in August in Rockford is characteristically warm, humid and damp.

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

August is in the summer in Rockford and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 15°C (60°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Rockford with around 105mm 4.1 inches of rain making it a 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 9.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Rockford weather in August »

September

Rockford September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 97mm 8hrs 14.3hrs

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

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

September is in the fall / autumn in Rockford and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (74°F), whilst at night 11°C (51°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Rockford with around 97mm 3.8 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 8 hours of sunshine per day.

Rockford weather in September »

October

Rockford October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
15°C 72mm 6.6hrs 15.6hrs

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

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

October is in the fall / autumn in Rockford and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (62°F), whilst at night 4°C (40°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Rockford with around 72mm 2.8 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.

Rockford weather in October »

November

Rockford November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
7°C 64mm 4.4hrs 10.5hrs

Cool and reasonably dry weather often prevails in Rockford during the month of November

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

November is in the fall / autumn in Rockford and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 8°C (46°F), whilst at night -2°C (29°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Rockford with around 64mm 2.5 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 4.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Rockford weather in November »

December

Rockford December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
-0°C 51mm 4.1hrs 11.6hrs

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

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

December is in the winter in Rockford and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -0°C (32°F), whilst at night -9°C (15°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Rockford with around 51mm 2 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 4.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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Rockford weather stats

Rockford weather statistics
Hottest month: July 28.6°C 83.5°F
Driest month: February 29mm 1.1ins
Sunniest month: July 10.8hrs
Coldest month: January -3.4°C 25.9°F
Wettest month: June 113mm 4.4ins
Warmest sea: August 19.8°C 67.6°F
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