Elgin weather
At 4:00 PM local time it was cloudy and 15°C (60°F). Light rain for 1 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.1 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: May–Sep. Elgin sits 229 m (751 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 Elgin, Illinois, United States.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 100%
- Chance of rain
- 15%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 1 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.1 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season May–SepOff season Nov–Mar
About Elgin weather
Is it raining in Elgin right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 15° right now. Light rain for 1 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.1 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Elgin this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 12–20° and lows of 9–14°. Rain is likely on 3 of 7 days (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday). The driest day looks like Sunday.
Has it been raining in Elgin lately?
Barely. The past 7 days were mostly dry, with 0.0 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Elgin?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a warm layer for the evenings.
Elgin weather by month
When is the best time to visit Elgin?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Elgin is May–Sep, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Nov–Mar tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from -1°C (29°F) in January to 29°C (84°F) in July.
What is the rainiest month in Elgin?
May is the wettest month, with about 120 mm (4.7 in) of rain on average. January is the driest, with about 44 mm (1.7 in).
What is the hottest month in Elgin?
July is the warmest, with average highs of 29°C (84°F) and lows of 18°C (64°F). January is the coolest, with highs of -1°C (29°F) and lows of -10°C (14°F).
Does Elgin have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is May at about 120 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