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Elgin (IL) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The climate in Elgin is marked by big temperature swings throughout the year. Temperatures range from warm during the warmest months to very cold in the cooler months. It also has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high levels of precipitation. Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

In Elgin, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. On average, daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 29°C in July to a very cold -1°C in January.

Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching -10°C in January. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Elgin experiences significant rain/snowfall throughout the year, averaging 1046 mm of precipitation annually. The seasons in Elgin, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, August, receives high rainfall, with an average of 125 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 11 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month, January, experiences much less snowfall, totaling 45 mm over 11 snowy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our Elgin Precipitation page.

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

Sunshine over the year

In Elgin, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 10.6 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 3.6 hours per average day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Chicago, the United States of America (32 KM, 19 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Chicago, the United States of America (32 KM, 19 Miles).

Forecast for Elgin (IL)

Wed   Dec 25
4°C | -2°C
E 3 m/s
overcast and no rain

overcast and no rain

Thu   Dec 26
9°C | 2°C
SE 4 m/s
broken clouds and no rain

broken clouds and no rain

Fri   Dec 27
10°C | 5°C
SE 5 m/s
3.1 mm
overcast and rain

overcast and rain

The best time of year to visit Elgin in the United States of America

During the months of May and September you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • When is summer in Elgin?
    The hottest season / summer takes place in June, July, August and September.
  • When is winter in Elgin?
    The coldest season / winter is in the following months: January, February and December.
  • Which is the warmest month in Elgin?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 29°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Elgin?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of -1°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Elgin?
    August tops the wettest month list with 125 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Elgin?
    January is the driest month with 45 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Elgin?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 319 hours of sunshine.

  • No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.