The climate in Waukegan during August can be summarized as warm, humid and a little damp.
August is in the summer in Waukegan and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 16°C (61°F) is normal.
Daytime temperature | 26.8°C 80.2°F |
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Nightly temperature | 16.2°C 61.2°F |
Average temperature | 21.5°C 70.7°F |
Daily sunshine | 9.8 hrs |
Avg rainfall | 93 mm 3.7 ins |
Rainy days | 9 days |
Sea temperature | 21.8°C 71.3°F |
Humidity | 73% |
Windspeed | 14.4kph 9 mph |
On average August is the 4th wettest month of the year in Waukegan with around 93mm 3.7 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.
The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Waukegan in August 2025.
Best places to visit in August
Hottest month: | July | 27.4°C 81.3°F |
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Driest month: | February | 35mm 1.4ins |
Sunniest month: | July | 11hrs |
Coldest month: | January | -2.5°C 27.5°F |
Wettest month: | July | 99mm 3.9ins |