Climate almanac

Jacksonville

Illinois, United States · 39.73°, -90.23°

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What is the climate like in Jacksonville?

The best time to visit Jacksonville is typically August – October, with trip comfort peaking in September (7.5/10). Jacksonville is warmest in July, when daily highs average 86°F (30°C), and coolest in January, when lows fall to about 23°F (-5°C). The wettest month is typically July and the driest is December; the year sees roughly 42 in (1066 mm) of precipitation.

  • Best time to visitAugust – October — comfort peaks in September (7.5/10)
  • Warmest monthJuly — average high 86°F (30°C)
  • Coolest monthJanuary — average low 23°F (-5°C)
  • Wettest monthJuly (5.3 in (134 mm))
  • Driest monthDecember (2.1 in (53 mm))
  • Annual precipitation42 in (1066 mm)
  • Based on2016-2025 daily ERA5 reanalysis data (10-year normals)
  • Records fromJacksonville 2e, 3 km away (1895-2026)