Evanston

What is the climate like in Evanston?

The best time to visit Evanston is typically June – September, with trip comfort peaking in July (8.6/10). Evanston is warmest in July, when daily highs average 84°F (29°C), and coolest in January, when lows fall to about 15°F (-10°C). The wettest month is typically May and the driest is July; the year sees roughly 19 in (491 mm) of precipitation.

• Best time to visitJune – September — comfort peaks in July (8.6/10)
• Warmest monthJuly — average high 84°F (29°C)
• Coolest monthJanuary — average low 15°F (-10°C)
• Wettest monthMay (2.4 in (61 mm))
• Driest monthJuly (0.8 in (19 mm))
• Annual precipitation19 in (491 mm)
• Based on2016-2025 daily ERA5 reanalysis data (10-year normals)
• Records fromEvanston 1 E, 2 km away (1890-2026)