Berwyn has a temperate climate with warm summers and freezing winters.
Temperatures peak in August and drop to their lowest in January, while rainfall is highest during spring and early summer months.
Humidity remains high throughout the year, especially during winter months, creating cold and damp conditions.
| Month | 🌤️ | Avg High | Avg Temp | Avg Low | Record High | Record Low | Humid % | Rain (mm) | Wind (m/s) | Solar (kWh/m²) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | ❄️ | 31.0°F | 26.6°F | 22.2°F | 54.3°F | -19.3°F | 87% | 48 | 5.8 | 1.65 |
| February | ❄️ | 33.1°F | 28.4°F | 23.7°F | 58.8°F | -5.1°F | 85% | 48 | 5.3 | 2.50 |
| March | 🌨️ | 41.0°F | 36.0°F | 31.0°F | 69.8°F | 0.9°F | 81% | 65 | 4.7 | 3.56 |
| April | ☔ | 49.7°F | 44.1°F | 38.5°F | 73.2°F | 20.5°F | 81% | 92 | 4.3 | 4.60 |
| May | ☔ | 58.6°F | 52.9°F | 47.1°F | 84.2°F | 32.0°F | 82% | 106 | 3.5 | 5.43 |
| June | ☔ | 69.1°F | 63.5°F | 57.9°F | 87.3°F | 38.7°F | 81% | 101 | 3.1 | 6.06 |
| July | ☔ | 76.0°F | 71.1°F | 66.2°F | 94.5°F | 52.5°F | 79% | 100 | 3.1 | 6.00 |
| August | ☔ | 76.1°F | 71.4°F | 66.6°F | 91.4°F | 50.0°F | 77% | 103 | 3.3 | 5.30 |
| September | ☔ | 70.5°F | 65.3°F | 60.2°F | 87.3°F | 41.4°F | 75% | 84 | 4.0 | 4.30 |
| October | ☔ | 59.1°F | 53.9°F | 48.7°F | 83.1°F | 30.2°F | 76% | 90 | 4.9 | 2.96 |
| November | 🌨️ | 46.7°F | 42.1°F | 37.5°F | 67.6°F | 15.1°F | 80% | 73 | 5.5 | 1.87 |
| December | ❄️ | 35.8°F | 31.7°F | 27.6°F | 61.5°F | -14.3°F | 86% | 58 | 5.6 | 1.40 |
Showing average climate conditions across 45 years (1981–2025)
🧥 Pack heavy layers and prepare for snow — this is a Severe Winter destination.
🌤️ Conditions are ideal for outdoor activities throughout the day in this Mild Summer.
☔ Moderate Rainfall expected — carry rain gear and plan outdoor activities around these months.
Monthly averages · 1981–2025 climate normals · °F
Temperatures rise steadily from spring, peak in August, and gradually decline through autumn into winter.
These seasonal patterns make summer ideal for outdoor activities, while winters bring freezing conditions and heavy snowfall.
Monthly rainfall · 1981–2025 seasonal trends · mm/month
Rainfall is concentrated in the spring and early summer months. Humidity stays high (around 81%), peaking during winter months, which creates cold and damp conditions.
☔ Moderate Rainfall expected — carry rain gear and plan outdoor activities around these months.
Monthly averages · 1981–2025
Across 45 years of records, Berwyn's temperature shows a slight warming trend over the past decade. Its hottest day reached 94.5°F in July 2012, and its coldest dropped to -19.2°F in January 1982. 2024 was the warmest year overall and 1982 the coolest.
The warmest year in Berwyn's recorded history was 2024 (avg: 53.2°F), while the coldest was 1982 (avg: 45.3°F).
Average annual high/low · Last 30 years · °F
Total annual precipitation · Last 30 years · mm/year
| Year | Avg High | Avg Temp | Avg Low | Hottest Day | Coldest Day | Rainfall (mm) | Avg Humidity | Avg Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2025 | 55.8°F | 50.9°F | 45.9°F | 87.8°F | 0.9°F | 793 | 77% | 4.4 m/s |
2024 🔥 | 58.3°F | 53.2°F | 48.2°F | 90.5°F | -1.1°F | 980 | 77% | 4.4 m/s |
2023 | 56.7°F | 51.6°F | 46.8°F | 90.0°F | 9.7°F | 885 | 78% | 4.3 m/s |
2022 | 54.7°F | 49.6°F | 44.6°F | 86.4°F | -0.9°F | 863 | 79% | 4.6 m/s |
2021 | 56.8°F | 52.0°F | 47.1°F | 86.0°F | 2.5°F | 790 | 78% | 4.3 m/s |
2020 | 55.6°F | 50.7°F | 45.9°F | 87.1°F | 8.4°F | 970 | 80% | 4.4 m/s |
2019 | 53.1°F | 48.2°F | 43.3°F | 82.9°F | -12.6°F | 1215 | 84% | 4.4 m/s |
2018 | 53.6°F | 49.1°F | 44.4°F | 86.0°F | 3.0°F | 1181 | 82% | 4.2 m/s |
2017 | 55.4°F | 50.5°F | 45.7°F | 86.0°F | 7.7°F | 1088 | 80% | 4.4 m/s |
2016 | 56.1°F | 51.4°F | 46.8°F | 85.5°F | 5.5°F | 918 | 82% | 4.4 m/s |
Showing 1 to 10 of 45 years
Based on 45 years of data (1981–2025), August is typically the hottest month in Berwyn, Illinois, with average high temperatures around 76.1°F.
January is the coldest month in Berwyn, with average low temperatures around 22.2°F.
May receives the most rainfall with approximately 106 mm, while January is the driest with 48 mm.
The highest recorded temperature was 94.5°F in July 2012. This is part of the historical record spanning 1981–2025.
The lowest recorded temperature was -19.2°F in January 1982.
This page covers 45 years of climate data from 1981 to 2025. As new data is added to the database the page automatically reflects the updated coverage.
Berwyn receives the most sunlight in June with an average solar radiation of 6.06 kWh/m²/day. This solar radiation data, sourced from NASA POWER, is useful for solar energy planning and agriculture in Illinois.
All climate data is sourced from NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources), based on MERRA-2 satellite and model data. It provides monthly averages for temperature, precipitation, humidity, wind speed, and solar radiation.
All weather data is sourced from NASA POWER (Prediction of Worldwide Energy Resources), a NASA project providing solar and meteorological data for renewable energy, building efficiency, and agricultural research.
