Des Plaines weather in October (Illinois, United States of America)

How does the October weather in Des Plaines compare to other months? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

In October, Des Plaines tends to experience moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 17°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 7°C.

Precipitation

Des Plaines in October usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 76 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 11 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

With approximately 195 hours hours of sun, the days are filled with brightness. It makes it a perfect month for outdoor activities.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures May, June, July, August and September generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Des Plaines climate page with graphs.

 

Des Plaines, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 37%  

Precipitation 76 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Humidity 68% *  

Windspeed 18 km/h *  

Sunshine 195 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 56% *  

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

Where to go in the United States of America in October

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Des Plaines, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Barbeque

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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