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Evanston weather in August (Illinois, United States of America)

How does the August weather in Evanston compare to other months? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

Typically, August in Evanston includes high temperatures and high rainfall. August is part of summer. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 27°C. But by evening, they drop to around 19°C.

Precipitation

Evanston in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 113 mm for the month. This month experiences about 11 days of rain according to historical data.

Average sunshine

With around 280 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days 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 Evanston climate page with graphs.

 

Evanston, monthly averages in August

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 19°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 27°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 36%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 113 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 11 days  
HumidityHumidity 71% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 14 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 280 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 66% *  
* Data from: Chicago, the United States of America (18 KM, 11 Miles).

Where to go in the United States of America in August

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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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?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

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

Swimming
9/10
Cycling
7/10
Walking
7/10
Camping
6/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

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