Elgin weather in September (Illinois, United States of America)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Elgin during September? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

You’ll find the weather in Elgin during September to be perfect, with high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 24°C. At night, they generally drop to 12°C.

Precipitation

Elgin in September usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 96 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 10 days of rain are anticipated.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 226 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. September typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Elgin, monthly averages in September

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 24°C  

Chance of Rain 32%  

Precipitation 96 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Humidity 71% *  

Sunshine 226 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 60% *  

* Data from: Chicago, the United States of America (32 KM, 19 Miles).

Where to go in the United States of America in September

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 Elgin, 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

9/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Barbeque

8/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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