Evanston weather
At 11:00 PM local time it was cloudy and 12°C (53°F). Light rain for 1 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.1 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: Jun–Sep. Evanston sits 192 m (630 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 Evanston, Illinois, United States.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 100%
- Chance of rain
- 2%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 1 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.1 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Jun–SepOff season Nov–Apr
About Evanston weather
Is it raining in Evanston right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 12° right now. Light rain for 1 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.1 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Evanston this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 12–21° and lows of 9–16°. Rain is likely on 5 of 7 days (Saturday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday). The driest day looks like Sunday.
Has it been raining in Evanston lately?
Barely. The past 7 days were mostly dry, with 0.3 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Evanston?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a warm layer for the evenings.
Evanston weather by month
When is the best time to visit Evanston?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Evanston 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 Evanston?
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 Evanston?
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 Evanston 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