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Illinois Weather in November

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Illinois, the United States of America in November.

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Planning a journey to Illinois, the United States of America this November and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Illinois in November

Illinois, the United States of America is a region in the United States of America. November in Illinois generally has temperatures that range from cold to mild, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.

Temperatures

During the day the temperature is cold in Roscoe at 8°C (46°F) and mild in Metropolis at 14°C (57°F). As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 2°C (36°F) in Metropolis and -2°C (28°F) in Roscoe.

For a closer look at conditions across Illinois, the United States of America, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In November, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Zion with an average of 48 mm (1.9 in) to high rainfall in Metropolis with 106 mm (4.2 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine amounts are decent in most places. Chicago gets approximately 112 hours of sunlight in November, offering a reasonable amount of both bright and cloudy periods. Curious about sunnier destinations? Our weather planner makes it easy to find places worldwide with pleasant weather.

Explore Illinois by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Illinois - and find the best time to visit. (based on Chicago)

January-1°C (30°F) February0°C (32°F) March8°C (46°F) April15°C (59°F) May21°C (70°F) June26°C (79°F) This monthJuly29°C (84°F) August28°C (82°F) September24°C (75°F) October17°C (63°F) November9°C (48°F) December3°C (37°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Illinois in November

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Illinois.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

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).

Popular Destinations in Illinois

What is the weather like in November for some of the most popular destinations in Illinois, the United States of America?

Temperature range in Illinois (November)

Precipitation variation in Illinois (November)

Chicago

In November Chicago generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
9°C (48°F)
3°C (37°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
1°C (34°F)
-5°C (23°F)
Monthly sun hours
195 hours
112 hours
107 hours
Monthly rainfall
76 mm (3 in)
58 mm (2.3 in)
81 mm (3.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
8 days
13 days
Weather conditions
good
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Chicago →

Schaumburg

In November Schaumburg generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
9°C (48°F)
2°C (36°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
-1°C (30°F)
-6°C (21°F)
Monthly sun hours
195 hours
112 hours
107 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
74 mm (2.9 in)
57 mm (2.2 in)
81 mm (3.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
8 days
13 days
Weather conditions
good
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Schaumburg →

Rosemont

In November Rosemont generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
10°C (50°F)
3°C (37°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
1°C (34°F)
-5°C (23°F)
Monthly sun hours
195 hours
112 hours
107 hours
Monthly rainfall
78 mm (3.1 in)
58 mm (2.3 in)
81 mm (3.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
8 days
13 days
Weather conditions
good
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Rosemont →

Joliet

In November Joliet generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
10°C (50°F)
3°C (37°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
0°C (32°F)
-5°C (23°F)
Monthly sun hours
195 hours
112 hours
107 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
83 mm (3.3 in)
55 mm (2.2 in)
77 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
8 days
13 days
Weather conditions
good
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Joliet →

Naperville

In November Naperville generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
10°C (50°F)
3°C (37°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
-1°C (30°F)
-6°C (21°F)
Monthly sun hours
195 hours
112 hours
107 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
82 mm (3.2 in)
60 mm (2.4 in)
79 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
8 days
12 days
Weather conditions
good
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Naperville →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Illinois, in the United States of America.

In our records: the United States of America November extremes

Notable November records observed across cities in the United States of America in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • From our sources, the wettest November day in the United States of America brought 473 mm (19 in) in Hilo on November 2, 2000.

Popular cities in November

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Illinois in November.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Chicago 9°C (48°F) 1°C (34°F) 58 mm (2.3 in)
Schaumburg 9°C (48°F) -1°C (30°F) 57 mm (2.2 in)
Rosemont 10°C (50°F) 1°C (34°F) 58 mm (2.3 in)
Joliet 10°C (50°F) 0°C (32°F) 55 mm (2.2 in)
Naperville 10°C (50°F) -1°C (30°F) 60 mm (2.4 in)
Waukegan 9°C (48°F) 0°C (32°F) 49 mm (1.9 in)

Illinois weather in November: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Illinois, the United States of America in November?

November in Illinois, the United States of America brings less favorable weather. In Chicago, daytime temperatures are typically around 9°C (48°F) and nighttime lows hover near 1°C (34°F).

What is the average temperature in Illinois, the United States of America in November?

Average temperatures in Illinois, the United States of America during November range from a nighttime low near 1°C (34°F) to a daytime high around 9°C (48°F) in Chicago.

Does Illinois, the United States of America get a lot of rain in November?

Not particularly. Chicago averages just 58 mm (2.3 in) of rain in November, making it a mostly dry month for Illinois, the United States of America.

Is November a Good Time to Visit Illinois, the United States of America?

In our opinion, November may not be the ideal time to visit Illinois, the United States of America due to the typically less favorable weather in Chicago.

Generally speaking, September provides excellent weather in Chicago. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, November and December tend to have less favorable weather conditions.

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