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Wood Dale (IL) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The temperature in Wood Dale can vary quite a bit throughout the year. Temperatures can be warm during the warmest months, and very cold during the cooler months. It is also known for its large amounts of rain/snowfall. Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

Visitors to Wood Dale can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 29°C in July to a very cold -1°C in the coolest month, January.

Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around -9°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Wood Dale is known for its substantial rain/snowfall, with annual precipitation reaching 1054 mm. The climate in Wood Dale shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect high rainfall in June, with an average of 124 mm of precipitation over 14 rainy days.

In contrast, January offers drier and sunnier days, with around 50 mm of snowfall over 10 snowy days. For more details, please visit our Wood Dale Precipitation page.

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

Sunshine over the year

For those who appreciate different seasons, Wood Dale serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 10.6 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 3.6 hours of daily sunlight. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Chicago, the United States of America (6 KM, 4 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Chicago, the United States of America (6 KM, 4 Miles).

Forecast for Wood Dale (IL)

Wed   Dec 25
4°C | 0°C
SE 4 m/s
broken clouds and no rain

broken clouds and no rain

Thu   Dec 26
9°C | 2°C
S 4 m/s
0.1 mm
broken clouds and small chance of slight rain

broken clouds and small chance of slight rain

Fri   Dec 27
9°C | 5°C
SE 5 m/s
5.7 mm
overcast and heavy rain

overcast and heavy rain

The best time of year to visit Wood Dale 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 Wood Dale?
    The hottest season / summer takes place in June, July, August and September.
  • When is winter in Wood Dale?
    The coldest season / winter is in the following months: January, February and December.
  • Which is the warmest month in Wood Dale?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 29°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Wood Dale?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of -1°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Wood Dale?
    June tops the wettest month list with 124 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Wood Dale?
    January is the driest month with 50 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Wood Dale?
    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.