Climate Insights for Evanston

The climate in Evanston is cool. The average annual temperature is 6°C and approximately 476mm of precipitation falls per year. May is the wettest month, receiving around 60mm of rainfall. Evanston is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to -10°C. Evanston experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Evanston has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 39°C from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 29°C and the mean temperature sits around 21°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -10°C and the daily average is -6°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 12°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 8°C shift in average temperatures.

Evanston is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 476mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 40mm per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 60mm of rainfall. March and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 19mm. That's 41mm less than May, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Evanston receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 271cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is March, with approximately 52cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Evanston is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 10km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 12km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 9km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 3km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently summer in Evanston, which began on June 21, 2026. Evanston is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in July at around 29°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -10°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 (7 days from now).

The best time to visit Evanston is during June, July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 23mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -10°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Evanston based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.