Lower West Side weather
At 11:30 PM local time it was cloudy and 11°C (52°F). Little to no rain in the next 24 hours. Best months for weather: Jun–Sep. Lower West Side sits 181 m (594 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 Lower West Side, Illinois, United States.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 100%
- Chance of rain
- 3%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Little to no rain in the next 24 hours
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Jun–SepOff season Nov–Apr
About Lower West Side weather
Is it raining in Lower West Side right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 11° right now. Little to no rain in the next 24 hours.
What’s the weather like in Lower West Side 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 (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday). The driest day looks like Monday.
Has it been raining in Lower West Side lately?
Barely. The past 7 days were mostly dry, with 0.0 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Lower West Side?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a warm layer for the evenings.
Lower West Side weather by month
When is the best time to visit Lower West Side?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Lower West Side 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 Lower West Side?
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 Lower West Side?
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 Lower West Side 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