Near North Side weather
At 4:00 PM local time it was cloudy and 14°C (57°F). Light rain for 1 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.3 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: Jun–Sep. Near North Side sits 181 m (594 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 Near North Side, Illinois, United States.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 100%
- Chance of rain
- 4%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 1 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.3 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Jun–SepOff season Nov–Apr
About Near North Side weather
Is it raining in Near North Side right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 14° right now. Light rain for 1 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.3 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Near North Side this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 13–20° and lows of 11–16°. Rain is likely on 3 of 7 days (Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday). The driest day looks like Sunday.
Has it been raining in Near North Side lately?
Barely. The past 7 days were mostly dry, with 0.0 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Near North Side?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a warm layer for the evenings.
Near North Side weather by month
When is the best time to visit Near North Side?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Near North Side is Jun–Sep, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Nov–Apr tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 0°C (32°F) in January to 25°C (77°F) in July.
What is the rainiest month in Near North Side?
May is the wettest month, with about 117 mm (4.6 in) of rain on average. January is the driest, with about 48 mm (1.9 in).
What is the hottest month in Near North Side?
July is the warmest, with average highs of 25°C (77°F) and lows of 20°C (68°F). January is the coolest, with highs of 0°C (32°F) and lows of -5°C (23°F).
Does Near North Side have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is May at about 117 mm (4.6 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