Cool
Average highs are around 18°C, so pack for cooler days.
October verdict
Mixed for holiday weather
Average highs are around 18°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 6.3h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 76mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Monthly averages
Temp
18°C
Rain
76mm
Sun
6.3h
Weather score
40
Mixed
Cool
Average highs are around 18°C, so pack for cooler days.
Drier
Rainfall averages 76mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 6.3h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Map
Compare Galesburg, Illinois, United States with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
October18°C average high
October is close to Galesburg's yearly temperature average, giving a typical read on daytime heat.
Warmest monthsMay to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
October76mm average rain
October sits near Galesburg's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
Driest monthsJanuary to February and November to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
October6.3 hours average sun
October sits close to Galesburg's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.
Brightest monthsMay to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
October40 weather score
October scores below Galesburg's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.
Best weather monthsJune to August
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.