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 / -8 °C, 8 rain days34 °F / 18 °F, 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 / -6 °C, 8 rain days39 °F / 21 °F, 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 / 0 °C, 10 rain days52 °F / 32 °F, 10 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 2 festivals or holidays
- AprilGreatInside Champaign-Urbana's best window: Apr–May, Sep–Oct.18 °C / 6 °C, 11 rain days64 °F / 43 °F, 11 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- MayGreatInside Champaign-Urbana's best window: Apr–May, Sep–Oct.24 °C / 12 °C, 11 rain days75 °F / 54 °F, 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 / 17 °C, 10 rain days84 °F / 63 °F, 10 rain daysCrowds: High
- JulyMixedOutside the best window (Apr–May, Sep–Oct). Across United States: Peak season: parks full, 4 July crowds, 40 °C+ 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+ in the desert, humid East. Alaska and the Pacific Northwest are at their best.31 °C / 19 °C, 9 rain days88 °F / 66 °F, 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 / 18 °C, 8 rain days86 °F / 64 °F, 8 rain daysCrowds: High
- SeptemberGreatInside Champaign-Urbana's best window: Apr–May, Sep–Oct.26 °C / 13 °C, 8 rain days79 °F / 55 °F, 8 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- OctoberGreatInside Champaign-Urbana's best window: Apr–May, Sep–Oct.19 °C / 7 °C, 8 rain days66 °F / 45 °F, 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 / 1 °C, 9 rain days52 °F / 34 °F, 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 / -5 °C, 9 rain days37 °F / 23 °F, 9 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday