Bloomington (IL) Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

In Bloomington, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 29°C (84°F) in July to a very cold 0°C (32°F) in the coolest month, January.

Nights vary from 18°C (64°F) in July to around -9°C (16°F) during the colder months.

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Temperature ranges by month

Bloomington experiences significant rain/snowfall throughout the year, averaging 1052 mm (41 in) of precipitation annually. The climate in Bloomington shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect high rainfall in June, the wettest month, with an average of 129 mm (5.1 in) of precipitation over 14 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month February offers drier and sunnier days, with around 52 mm (2 in) of snow/rainfall over 8 snowy/rainy days. For more details, please visit our Bloomington Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

For those who appreciate different seasons, Bloomington serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 10.4 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 3.9 hours of daily sunlight.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

Daily percentage of sunshine

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Bloomington.

The city experiences its highest humidity in December, reaching 77%. In April, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 65%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year