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The best time to visit Aurora

Month-by-month climate averages for Aurora, IL, so you can pick your dates on data rather than guesswork.

Short answer

The most comfortable time to visit Aurora is usually April, May, September and October, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 60-78°F range and the heaviest July rain is behind you.

Aurora is warmest in July (highs near 83°F) and coldest in January (lows around 21°F), with roughly 40 inches of precipitation across the year and July the wettest month. The sweet spot for most visitors is April, May, September and October. Expect overnight frost in January, February, March and December.

These are long-run averages. For the actual days you are travelling, check the live Aurora forecast — and note how much the models agree, because that tells you how much to trust it.

Aurora weather by month

what to expect in Aurora through the year

Here is Aurora's typical weather in each month: the average daytime high and overnight low in °F, how each month feels, and the wettest month marked. Use it to plan any trip to Aurora by season.

Jan
33°
21°
Cold
Feb
44°
26°
Cool
Mar
49°
31°
Cool
Apr
60°
40°
Mild
May
73°
51°
Warm
Jun
82°
61°
Warm
Jul
83°
64°
Warm
Wettest
Aug
82°
63°
Warm
Sep
77°
59°
Warm
Oct
65°
47°
Mild
Nov
50°
36°
Cool
Dec
40°
28°
Cool

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Aurora?
The most comfortable time to visit Aurora is usually April, May, September and October, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 60-78°F range and the heaviest July rain is behind you.
What is the warmest month in Aurora?
July is the warmest month in Aurora, averaging highs near 83°F.
What is the coldest month in Aurora?
January is the coldest month in Aurora, with lows around 21°F. Overnight frost is likely in January, February, March and December.
When is the rainy season in Aurora?
The wettest month in Aurora is usually July, out of roughly 40 inches of precipitation across the year.

Aurora month by month