Weather Guide

Waukegan, Illinois, United States Average Monthly Weather

Weather score41Mixed annual avg

Best months: July, August, June

Across the year, average daytime temperatures are around 14°C, sunshine averages 6.7h per day, and rainfall totals about 883mm. Sea temperatures average 10°C across the year.

Waukegan, Illinois, United States, United States travel weather guide
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Annual weather

Annual averages

Temp

14°C

Rain

883mm

Annual total

Sun

6.7h

Sea

10°C

Weather score

41

Mixed avg

Seasonal climate calendar

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Trip feel

Warm

Average highs sit around 27°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.

Showers

Rainfall averages 93mm, so some wet days are possible.

Bright

Sunshine averages 9h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.

Swimmable

Sea temperatures average 22°C, which can work for swimming but may feel fresh.

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Compare Waukegan, Illinois, United States with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.

Temperature

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August27°C average high

August is one of Waukegan's warmest months, with daytime heat above the yearly average.

Warmest monthsJune to September

This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.

August93mm average rain

August is one of Waukegan's wettest months, so rain is likely to be a major planning factor.

Driest monthsJanuary to February, October, and December

This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.

August9 hours average sun

August is brighter than Waukegan's yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.

Brightest monthsMay to August

This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.

Sea temperature

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August22°C average sea

August is one of Waukegan's warmest sea months, when swimming comfort is usually strongest.

Warmest seaJuly to September

Sea temperatures are usually near 20°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.

Weather score

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August71 weather score

August is one of Waukegan's best weather-score months, combining the strongest overall balance in the yearly averages.

Best weather monthsJuly to August

These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.

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