Hoffman Estates in December

4.4out of 10

Not the best time

Cold: highs around 2°C. Frequent rain: about 9 rainy days.

2°CAvg high
-4°CAvg low
9Rainy days (54 mm)
8:57 hDaylight
07:20Sunrise · 16:17 Sunset

Why this score

  • Cold: highs around 2°C
  • Frequent rain: about 9 rainy days
  • Nights fall to about -4°C

What to wear and pack

  • Winter coat, hat and scarf
  • Rain jacket or compact umbrella
  • Gloves for freezing mornings

How reliable is the forecast?

Rain in December varies a lot between years (±3.1 rainy days), so check the forecast closer to your trip. Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.

Year at a glance

0° -8° J 2° -6° F 8° -1° M 15° 5° A 21° 11° M 26° 17° J 28° 19° J 27° 18° A 24° 14° S 17° 7° O 9° 1° N 2° -4° D Rainy days

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January 0°C-8°C53 mm 8– – 4.0
February 2°C-6°C49 mm 7– – 4.4
March 8°C-1°C64 mm 9– – 5.4
April 15°C5°C109 mm 12– – 6.2
May 21°C11°C111 mm 13– – 7.1
June 26°C17°C100 mm 12– – 7.4
July 28°C19°C91 mm 11– – 7.6
August 27°C18°C93 mm 11– – 7.6
September 24°C14°C75 mm 9– – 7.9
October 17°C7°C79 mm 9– – 7.0
November 9°C1°C61 mm 8– – 5.8
December 2°C-4°C54 mm 9– – 4.4

Frequently asked questions

How hot is Hoffman Estates in December?

Daytime highs average 2°C and nights about -4°C.

When is the best time to visit Hoffman Estates?

The best months are September, July, August, June.