South Shore weather
At 9:00 PM local time it was cloudy and 12°C (54°F). Light rain for 1 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.3 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: Jun–Sep. South Shore 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 South Shore, 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, 0.3 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Jun–SepOff season Nov–Apr
About South Shore weather
Is it raining in South Shore right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 12° right now. Light rain for 1 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.3 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in South Shore this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 12–21° and lows of 9–16°. Rain is likely on 4 of 7 days (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday). The driest day looks like Monday.
Has it been raining in South Shore lately?
Barely. The past 7 days were mostly dry, with 0.0 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for South Shore?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a warm layer for the evenings.
South Shore weather by month
When is the best time to visit South Shore?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit South Shore 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 South Shore?
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 South Shore?
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 South Shore 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