When to go · Champaign-Urbana
Champaign-Urbana, month by month
The best months for Champaign-Urbana: Apr, May, Sep, Oct. Months to avoid: Jan, Feb, Aug.
Month by month
- JanuaryAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jan–Feb (cold, icy), late Aug (dorm move-in), home football weekends for hotel prices.1 °C (34 °F) / -8 °C (18 °F), 8 rain days34 °F (1 °C) / 18 °F (-8 °C), 8 rain daysCrowds: Low
- FebruaryAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jan–Feb (cold, icy), late Aug (dorm move-in), home football weekends for hotel prices.4 °C (39 °F) / -6 °C (21 °F), 8 rain days39 °F (4 °C) / 21 °F (-6 °C), 8 rain daysCrowds: Low · 1 festival or holiday
- MarchGoodOutside the best window (Apr–May, Sep–Oct). Across United States: Spring break fills Florida beaches and parks; the desert parks come into season.11 °C (52 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 10 rain days52 °F (11 °C) / 32 °F (0 °C), 10 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 2 festivals or holidays
- AprilGreatInside Champaign-Urbana's best window: Apr–May, Sep–Oct.18 °C (64 °F) / 6 °C (43 °F), 11 rain days64 °F (18 °C) / 43 °F (6 °C), 11 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- MayGreatInside Champaign-Urbana's best window: Apr–May, Sep–Oct.24 °C (75 °F) / 12 °C (54 °F), 11 rain days75 °F (24 °C) / 54 °F (12 °C), 11 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- JuneGoodOutside the best window (Apr–May, Sep–Oct). Across United States: Rockies and northern parks open; desert heat builds; hurricane season starts. Book parks months ahead.29 °C (84 °F) / 17 °C (63 °F), 10 rain days84 °F (29 °C) / 63 °F (17 °C), 10 rain daysCrowds: High
- JulyMixedOutside the best window (Apr–May, Sep–Oct). Across United States: Peak season: parks full, 4 July crowds, 40 °C (104 °F)+ in the desert, humid East. Alaska and the Pacific Northwest are at their best.Outside the best window (Apr–May, Sep–Oct). Across United States: Peak season: parks full, 4 July crowds, 104 °F (40 °C)+ in the desert, humid East. Alaska and the Pacific Northwest are at their best.31 °C (88 °F) / 19 °C (66 °F), 9 rain days88 °F (31 °C) / 66 °F (19 °C), 9 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- AugustAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jan–Feb (cold, icy), late Aug (dorm move-in), home football weekends for hotel prices.30 °C (86 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 8 rain days86 °F (30 °C) / 64 °F (18 °C), 8 rain daysCrowds: High
- SeptemberGreatInside Champaign-Urbana's best window: Apr–May, Sep–Oct.26 °C (79 °F) / 13 °C (55 °F), 8 rain days79 °F (26 °C) / 55 °F (13 °C), 8 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- OctoberGreatInside Champaign-Urbana's best window: Apr–May, Sep–Oct.19 °C (66 °F) / 7 °C (45 °F), 8 rain days66 °F (19 °C) / 45 °F (7 °C), 8 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- NovemberMixedOutside the best window (Apr–May, Sep–Oct). Across United States: Quiet between holidays; Thanksgiving week is the busiest travel period of the year.11 °C (52 °F) / 1 °C (34 °F), 9 rain days52 °F (11 °C) / 34 °F (1 °C), 9 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- DecemberMixedOutside the best window (Apr–May, Sep–Oct). Across United States: Holiday lights in New York, ski season opens; flights and hotels peak around Christmas and New Year.3 °C (37 °F) / -5 °C (23 °F), 9 rain days37 °F (3 °C) / 23 °F (-5 °C), 9 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Champaign-Urbana, side by side.
Verdict
Apr: Great
May: Great
Daytime high
Apr: 18 °C (64 °F)64 °F (18 °C)
May: 24 °C (75 °F)75 °F (24 °C)
Night low
Apr: 6 °C (43 °F)43 °F (6 °C)
May: 12 °C (54 °F)54 °F (12 °C)
Rain days
Apr: 11
May: 11
Crowds
Apr: Medium
May: Medium
Prices
Apr: Medium
May: Medium
Festivals listed
Apr: 1
May: 1
April: Inside Champaign-Urbana's best window: Apr–May, Sep–Oct.
May: Inside Champaign-Urbana's best window: Apr–May, Sep–Oct.
Champaign-Urbana: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.