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Elgin Weather in April

During April, Elgin experiences moderate daytime temperatures of 15°C (59°F) and cooler nights around 3°C (37°F). Expect quite a bit of rainfall. Around 102 mm (4 in) is typical.

Rainfall in Elgin in April

The climate data from previous years indicates about 12 days of rain, averaging 102 mm (4 in) for the month. When it rains this month, it tends to come down fairly heavily. Showers can be substantial even if they don't last all day.

Temperature in Elgin in April

Daytime temperatures in Elgin reach 15°C (59°F) in April, dropping to 3°C (37°F) at night. Temperatures can feel cooler in the morning and evening, so layering is often the best approach. With overnight lows of 3°C (37°F), nights are cold. The cold air does make for deep, comfortable sleep if you have enough blankets.

Sunshine in Elgin in April

The month enjoys around 217 hours of sunshine, creating mostly sunny days with good weather conditions.

Our weather planner can help you find worldwide destinations with pleasant weather during this period. September typically offers the best weather for Elgin.

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Elgin Temperature in April

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 3°C (37°F)  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 15°C (59°F)  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 40%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 102 mm (4 in)  
Rainy daysRainy days 12 days  
HumidityHumidity 65% *  
SunshineSunshine 217 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 54% *  
* Data from: Chicago, the United States of America (32 KM, 19 Miles).

Best Places in the United States of America in April

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

What to Wear in Elgin in April

The weather can be unpredictable in April, so pack clothes you can easily mix and match. You could bring jeans, other long pants, and a few t-shirts. A light jacket or light sweater will be pleasant for the cooler moments. High rain levels are expected, so pack waterproof gear and an umbrella or poncho. And with plenty of sunshine hours, don’t forget sunglasses, sunscreen, and maybe a sun hat.

What To Do in Elgin in April

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

Cycling
5/10
Walking
5/10
Camping
3/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

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