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

Looking to travel to Des Plaines in October? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In October, Des Plaines generally has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 17°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 7°C.

Des Plaines in October usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 76 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 11 days.

With around 195 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

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 in October and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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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 Des Plaines in October?

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 in October.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Barbeque

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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