Champaign weather
At 4:00 PM local time it was cloudy and 21°C (69°F). Little to no rain in the next 24 hours. Best months for weather: Apr–Oct. Champaign sits 227 m (745 ft) above sea level, which keeps it cooler than the coast. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Champaign, Illinois, United States.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 100%
- Chance of rain
- 3%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Little to no rain in the next 24 hours
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Apr–OctOff season Nov–Mar
About Champaign weather
Is it raining in Champaign right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 21° right now. Little to no rain in the next 24 hours.
What’s the weather like in Champaign this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 14–21° and lows of 10–16°. Rain is likely on 4 of 7 days (Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday). The driest day looks like Monday.
Has it been raining in Champaign lately?
Barely. The past 7 days were mostly dry, with 0.0 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Champaign?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a warm layer for the evenings.
Champaign weather by month
When is the best time to visit Champaign?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Champaign is Apr–Oct, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Nov–Mar tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 1°C (34°F) in January to 29°C (85°F) in July.
What is the rainiest month in Champaign?
June is the wettest month, with about 119 mm (4.7 in) of rain on average. February is the driest, with about 57 mm (2.2 in).
What is the hottest month in Champaign?
July is the warmest, with average highs of 29°C (85°F) and lows of 19°C (66°F). January is the coolest, with highs of 1°C (34°F) and lows of -8°C (18°F).
Does Champaign have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is June at about 119 mm (4.7 in).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months