Illinois weather in April
Thinking about venturing to Illinois this April and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Illinois in April?
Illinois is a region in the United States of America. Illinois has a wide variety of climate types. During April, you can expect temperatures that range from cold to pleasant and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is cold in Zion at 12°C to pleasant in Metropolis at 21°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 9°C in Metropolis and 3°C in Zion.
In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Lincoln with an average of 89 mm to high rainfall in Marion with 149 mm. The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 217 hours of sunshine in Chicago. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.
For specific regional insights in Illinois for April, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Illinois climate page.
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Average weather in Chicago
In April Chicago generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Average weather in Schaumburg
In April Schaumburg generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Average weather in Rosemont
In April Rosemont generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Average weather in Joliet
In April Joliet generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Average weather in Naperville
In April Naperville generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Illinois, in the United States of America.
Is April the best time to visit Illinois?
In our view, April might not be the best time to travel to Illinois with often unpleasant weather in Chicago.
On average, the best time to visit Illinois is in September with generally perfect weather in Chicago. The weather in January, February, March, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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