Rockford weather
At 4:00 PM local time it was cloudy and 15°C (59°F). Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 2 AM (2.3 mm total). Best months for weather: May–Sep. Rockford sits 224 m (735 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 Rockford, Illinois, United States.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 100%
- Chance of rain
- 7%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 2 AM (2.3 mm total)
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season May–SepOff season Nov–Mar
About Rockford weather
Is it raining in Rockford right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 15° right now. Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 2 AM (2.3 mm total).
What’s the weather like in Rockford this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 12–22° and lows of 10–13°. Rain is likely on 4 of 7 days (Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday). The driest day looks like Sunday.
Has it been raining in Rockford lately?
In the past 7 days, Rockford had 1 rainy day and 1.2 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Rockford?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a warm layer for the evenings.
Rockford weather by month
When is the best time to visit Rockford?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Rockford is May–Sep, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Nov–Mar tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from -3°C (27°F) in January to 28°C (83°F) in July.
What is the rainiest month in Rockford?
June is the wettest month, with about 129 mm (5.1 in) of rain on average. January is the driest, with about 38 mm (1.5 in).
What is the hottest month in Rockford?
July is the warmest, with average highs of 28°C (83°F) and lows of 17°C (63°F). January is the coolest, with highs of -3°C (27°F) and lows of -12°C (11°F).
Does Rockford have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is June at about 129 mm (5.1 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