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Princeton (IL) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The temperature in Princeton can vary greatly throughout the year. The temperatures shift from warm to very cold. It also has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high levels of precipitation. Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from comfortable to very cold in Princeton. 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

Princeton has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1019 mm of rain/snowfall annually. The seasons in Princeton, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, June, receives high rainfall, with an average of 133 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 13 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month, January, experiences much less snowfall, totaling 41 mm over 8 snowy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our Princeton Precipitation page.

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

Forecast for Princeton (IL)

Wed   Dec 25
3°C | 0°C
E 5 m/s
broken clouds and no rain

broken clouds and no rain

Thu   Dec 26
10°C | 2°C
SE 4 m/s
1.4 mm
overcast and  chance of slight rain

overcast and chance of slight rain

Fri   Dec 27
9°C | 5°C
E 4 m/s
6 mm
overcast and rain

overcast and rain

The best time of year to visit Princeton 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 Princeton?
    The hottest season / summer takes place in June, July, August and September.
  • When is winter in Princeton?
    The coldest season / winter is in the following months: January, February and December.
  • Which is the warmest month in Princeton?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 29°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Princeton?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of -1°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Princeton?
    June tops the wettest month list with 133 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Princeton?
    January is the driest month with 41 mm of precipitation.

  • 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.