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Waukegan Weather in April

April in Waukegan brings moderate temperatures around 12°C (54°F) during the day, dropping to 3°C (37°F) at night, with the most rainfall of the year.

Rainfall in Waukegan in April

During the wettest month of the year, an umbrella can be your best friend to stay dry. You can expect rain on roughly 12 days based on historical data, averaging 104 mm (4.1 in) for the month. Individual showers can be quite heavy this month. A proper umbrella or rain jacket is worth having.

Temperature in Waukegan in April

April in Waukegan brings typical temperatures with highs around 12°C (54°F) and lows of 3°C (37°F). Even when the weather is stable, mornings and evenings can still feel distinctly cool. 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 Waukegan in April

There are approximately 217 hours of sunshine this month, resulting in mostly clear days. Despite the cool temperatures, the sunshine makes it an enjoyable time to be outside.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, April may not be the ideal month to visit Waukegan. Our weather planner can help you explore destinations with more pleasant weather conditions.

Waukegan Temperature in April

Min Temperature
3°C (37°F)
Max Temperature
12°C (54°F)
Chance of Rain
41%
Precipitation
104 mm (4.1 in)
Rainy days
12 days
Humidity
65% *
Sunshine
217 hours *
Percentage Sunshine
54% *
* Data from: Chicago, the United States of America (42 KM, 26 Miles).

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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 Waukegan 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. You'll definitely want to pack sunglasses and sunscreen. There will be plenty of bright sunshine this month.

What To Do in Waukegan in April

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

  • Swimming
    4/10
  • Cycling
    5/10
  • Walking
    5/10
  • Camping
    3/10
  • Outdoor sports
    5/10

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