Illinois in april: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Illinois in april 2025
The weather in Illinois in the month of april comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics for all the month, but also by using the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout april
tolerable weather 36.2cm
Weather at 6am
47°F
Clear/Sunny
32% of time
26%
17%
12%
Weather at 12pm
59°F
Clear/Sunny
32% of time
26%
25%
10%
Weather at 6pm
56°F
Clear/Sunny
33% of time
26%
18%
11%
Weather at 3am
47°F
35%
22%
15%
11%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Illinois in april
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Illinois in april.
The climate of Illinois in april is tolerable
The weather in april in Illinois is wet (with 4.9in of precipitation over 7 days). Unfortunately, the weather conditions is worsening than the previous month since in march there is an average of 3.5in of precipitation over 5 days.
The climate is quite cold in this location the month of april, but it is livable when dressing warm. The high seasonal norm is 61°F. The minimum is 47°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in april in Illinois is 54°F. Note that seasonal normals in contrast with those observed in Illinois in april with a maximum record of 83°F in 2012 and a minimum record of 20°F in 2018. You can plan to have about 11 days with temperatures above 65°F, or 37% of the month.
Day length in Illinois in april is 13:18. The sun rises at 05:19 and sets at 18:37.
With a good weather, the month of april is recommended to go in Illinois in United States.
Illinois: another month?
If you can push back the dates of your trip, we advise you to go in may to Illinois. more information
April: another location in the United States (USA)?
If you want to go to the United States (USA) in april, there are destinations with better weather than Illinois:
In april, California, Phoenix (Arizona), Big Bend National Park (Texas) , Carolina Beach, Edisto Beach and Gulf Shores (Alabama) have perfect weather.
Furthermore, Louisiana, Washington D. C., Atlanta, Dallas, Hawaii (Honolulu) and Las Vegas have good weather.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Illinois in april
Check below seasonal norms These datas are set from the weather statements of the last years of the month of april.
| April | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 54°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 61°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 47°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 83°F (2012) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 20°F (2018) | ||||
| Number of days at +86°F | 0 day(s) (0%) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 11 day(s) (37%) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 3 day(s) (10%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 23km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 41°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 4.9in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 7 day(s) (23%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 3.4in (2020) | ||||
| Snowfall | 36.2cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 86% | ||||
| Visibility | 9.14km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 46% | ||||
| UV index | 4 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 12 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 05:19 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 18:37 | ||||
| Length of day | 13:18 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in april | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | tolerable | ||||
How was the weather last april?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Illinois in april 2024:
45°F to 54°F
40°F to 58°F
34°F to 38°F
34°F to 40°F
32°F to 43°F
32°F to 52°F
43°F to 58°F
49°F to 70°F
52°F to 61°F
47°F to 63°F
50°F to 54°F
45°F to 58°F
45°F to 68°F
59°F to 77°F
56°F to 77°F
59°F to 72°F
59°F to 65°F
45°F to 59°F
43°F to 58°F
40°F to 50°F
38°F to 56°F
41°F to 61°F
50°F to 58°F
41°F to 54°F
40°F to 59°F
49°F to 61°F
63°F to 76°F
63°F to 72°F
59°F to 68°F
54°F to 74°F
Map: other cities in the United States (USA) in april
Cities near Illinois:
| Chicago in april | bad weather |
| St. Louis (Missouri) in april | good weather |
| Indianapolis in april | tolerable weather |
| Wisconsin in april | very bad weather |
| Missouri in april | tolerable weather |
| Des Moines in april | tolerable weather |
| Louisville (Kentucky) in april | good weather |
| Cincinnati in april | tolerable weather |
| Kansas City in april | tolerable weather |
| Nashville in april | good weather |
| Detroit in april | bad weather |
| Minneapolis (Minnesota) in april | very bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in april.
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Weather data for Illinois in april:
Weather data for Illinois for april are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Illinois. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Illinois can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Illinois.