Kankakee, United States experiences average highs of 17°C (63°F) and lows of 7°C (45°F) throughout the year. Rainfall is moderate, averaging about 10 rainy days per month. Sunshine is abundant, averaging about 9 hours per day. Average highs have stayed broadly stable across the available records.
Kankakee, United States Weather & Climate 2026
Monthly climate averages for Kankakee, United States. Based on 10-year ERA5 reanalysis data.
Climate Overview
Drier season: Jan–Dec 
Wetter season: Mar–Jul At-a-Glance Climate Summary
Live Weather & Air Quality
Key figures
Climate Score
5.3/10
Best: May, June, July, August, September
UV Index
5
Low
Temperature 17°C / 7°C
Feels Like 15°C / 5°C
Rainy Days 10
Rainfall 88 mm
Sunshine 9 h
Humidity 69%
Wind Speed 21 km/h
Dew Point 6°C
Snow Days 5 days
Frost Days 14 days
Hottest Month
29°C
July
Avg Low19°C
Rain11days
Coldest Month
-6°C
January
Avg High2°C
Rain9days
Driest Month
8days
November
Avg High10°C
Avg Low2°C
Windiest Month
24 km/h
April (Gusts 47)
Worst Time to Visit
Consider avoiding January, February, March, December due to very cold temperatures.
Sun Position
Sunrise 05:20
Daylight 15.1h
Sunset 20:27
Live conditions—
Kankakee on the map · live conditions
Kankakee, United States
- Continent
- Americas
- Country
- United States
- City
- Kankakee
- Population
- 26.7K
- Elevation
- 200 m
- Coordinates
- 41.12°, -87.86°
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
Mar–May
Avg High 17°C
Avg Low 6°C
Rain 13 days/mo
1/3 best months
Summer
Jun–Aug
Avg High 28°C
Avg Low 18°C
Rain 10 days/mo
3/3 best months
Autumn
Sep–Nov
Avg High 18°C
Avg Low 9°C
Rain 9 days/mo
1/3 best months
Winter
Dec–Feb
Avg High 4°C
Avg Low -5°C
Rain 9 days/mo
Climate Charts
Based on historical averages (2016–2025)
Monthly Temperatures
HighLowShaded bands show the typical range across the available yearly records.
Line chart showing monthly temperatures. Jan: 2°C / -6°C . Feb: 5°C / -5°C . Mar: 11°C / 1°C . Apr: 16°C / 5°C . May: 22°C / 12°C . Jun: 28°C / 17°C . Jul: 29°C / 19°C . Aug: 28°C / 19°C . Sep: 26°C / 16°C . Oct: 19°C / 10°C . Nov: 10°C / 2°C . Dec: 5°C / -3°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 65 mm. Feb: 64 mm. Mar: 103 mm. Apr: 110 mm. May: 125 mm. Jun: 105 mm. Jul: 96 mm. Aug: 93 mm. Sep: 71 mm. Oct: 104 mm. Nov: 60 mm. Dec: 62 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 72%. Feb: 70%. Mar: 66%. Apr: 66%. May: 69%. Jun: 67%. Jul: 73%. Aug: 72%. Sep: 69%. Oct: 67%. Nov: 69%. Dec: 72%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind SpeedGusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 22 km/h . Feb: 23 km/h . Mar: 24 km/h . Apr: 24 km/h . May: 21 km/h . Jun: 20 km/h . Jul: 16 km/h . Aug: 16 km/h . Sep: 18 km/h . Oct: 21 km/h . Nov: 22 km/h . Dec: 22 km/h .
Sunshine
Sunshine
Sunshine: Jan: 5h. Feb: 7h. Mar: 8h. Apr: 9h. May: 10h. Jun: 12h. Jul: 12h. Aug: 11h. Sep: 10h. Oct: 7h. Nov: 6h. Dec: 5h.
UV Index
UV Index
Bar chart showing monthly UV index. Jan: UV 2. Feb: UV 4. Mar: UV 5. Apr: UV 5. May: UV 7. Jun: UV 7. Jul: UV 7. Aug: UV 7. Sep: UV 5. Oct: UV 4. Nov: UV 3. Dec: UV 2.
Monthly Daylight Hours
Daylight12h reference
Monthly Dew Point & Comfort
Dew Point Dry Comfortable Humid Muggy Oppressive
Snow Days
Snow DaysSnowfall
Snow Days: Jan: 9 days. Feb: 7 days. Mar: 4 days. Apr: 2 days. May: 0 days. Jun: 0 days. Jul: 0 days. Aug: 0 days. Sep: 0 days. Oct: 0 days. Nov: 3 days. Dec: 6 days.
Climate Trends
Average highs have stayed broadly stable across the available records. Average rainfall is trending drier by about 8 mm.
2016 to 2025
Avg high Avg rainfall
Climate summary
| Last 12 months | All years | |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month | Jul 2025 · 30°C | Jul · 29°C |
| Coldest month | Jan 2025 · -9°C | Jan · -6°C |
| Wettest month | Jul 2025 · 147 mm | May · 125 mm |
| Windiest month | Mar 2025 · 27 km/h | Apr · 24 km/h |
Month-by-Month Weather Table
January
Poor 
February
Poor March
Poor April
Fair May best
Good June best
Excellent July best
Good August best
Excellent September best
Excellent October
Good November
Poor December
Poor | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2°C / -6°C | -3°C / -11°C | 9days (65 mm) Wet | 5h Fair | 72% Muggy | 2.3 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| February | 5°C / -5°C | 0°C / -10°C | 9days (64 mm) Wet | 6.9h Fair | 70% Muggy | 3.6 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| March | 11°C / 1°C | 8°C / -4°C | 11days (103 mm) Wet | 7.6h Good | 66% Muggy | 4.6 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| April | 16°C / 5°C | 14°C / 1°C | 13days (110 mm) Wet | 8.8h Good | 66% Muggy | 5.4 High | Fair | View Details |
| May best | 22°C / 12°C | 22°C / 10°C | 15days (125 mm) Wet | 10.2h Excellent | 69% Muggy | 6.7 High | Good | View Details |
| June best | 28°C / 17°C | 29°C / 17°C | 10days (105 mm) Wet | 11.9h Excellent | 67% Muggy | 7.1 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| July best | 29°C / 19°C | 32°C / 21°C | 11days (96 mm) Wet | 12h Excellent | 73% Muggy | 7 High | Good | View Details |
| August best | 28°C / 19°C | 30°C / 20°C | 10days (93 mm) Wet | 11.2h Excellent | 72% Muggy | 6.6 High | Excellent | View Details |
| September best | 26°C / 16°C | 26°C / 15°C | 9days (71 mm) Wet | 9.8h Good | 69% Muggy | 5.3 High | Excellent | View Details |
| October | 19°C / 10°C | 16°C / 7°C | 10days (104 mm) Wet | 7.4h Good | 67% Muggy | 3.9 Moderate | Good | View Details |
| November | 10°C / 2°C | 7°C / -2°C | 8days (60 mm) Wet | 6.3h Fair | 69% Muggy | 2.7 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| December | 5°C / -3°C | 0°C / -8°C | 8days (62 mm) Wet | 5.2h Fair | 72% Muggy | 1.9 Low | Poor | View Details |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The best months to visit Kankakee are May, June, July, August, September, when temperatures are comfortable and rainfall is at its lowest. This is based on 10-year climate averages for Kankakee, scoring temperature, rainfall, humidity, and sunshine hours.
The hottest month in Kankakee is July, with average daytime highs of 29°C (84°F). Plan outdoor activities for early morning or late afternoon if visiting during this period.
The coldest month in Kankakee is January, with average overnight lows of -6°C (21°F). Pack warm layers and expect shorter daylight hours during this period.
The wettest month in Kankakee is May, averaging 125mm of precipitation across 15 rainy days. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is essential.
The rainy season in Kankakee runs through May, April, March, July, with the heaviest rainfall in May. Based on 10-year averages for Kankakee.
Kankakee receives approximately 102 sunshine hours per year. The sunniest month is July with around 12 hours. Based on climate data for Kankakee.
The least favorable months to visit Kankakee are January, February, March, December, primarily due to very cold temperatures. For the best conditions, consider May, June, July, August, September instead.
The annual average UV index in Kankakee is 5, classified as moderate. Standard sun protection (sunscreen, hat) is recommended during prolonged outdoor exposure.
Average humidity in Kankakee is 69%, classified as moderate. Humidity levels are generally comfortable and should not affect outdoor activities for most people.
Yes, Kankakee receives snow. Months with snowfall average 5 snow days and 9 cm (4 in) of accumulation, with about 14 frost days during winter.
Average wind speeds in Kankakee are 21 km/h (13 mph). The windiest month is April with peak winds reaching 24 km/h (15 mph) (gusts up to 47 km/h / 29 mph).
Kankakee averages 4 clear-sky days per month with overall cloud cover around 59%. The clearest skies occur in September.
The annual average dew point in Kankakee is 6°C (43°F), which feels dry and comfortable. Outdoor activities are comfortable year-round from a humidity standpoint.
Kankakee has a Humid Subtropical climate, classified as Cfa under the Köppen system. Temperate climates have mild winters and warm summers, with rainfall spread across the year and four distinct seasons.
The 'feels like' temperature in Kankakee ranges from 5°C (41°F) to 15°C (59°F) on average. The 'feels like' temperature closely matches the actual temperature throughout most of the year.
Yes, June is a great time to visit Kankakee. It earns a climate score of 8.7/10 with Excellent.
For June in Kankakee, pack Umbrella, Waterproof jacket, Breathable clothing, Sunscreen (SPF 30+), Sun hat. With average highs of 28°C (82°F) and 10 rainy days, these essentials will keep you comfortable.
Data Source
Climate data derived from ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF), averaged over 2016–2025. Sea surface temperature from marine reanalysis data. Climate scores and seasonal estimates are computed by WorldStats.
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