Our Lady of Sorrows Basilica

Best Time to Visit Our Lady of Sorrows Basilica #

For fewer crowds and comfortable weather, visit in spring or autumn; weekdays and morning hours avoid the busiest times for an indoor church visit.

Summer

June-August · 20-30°C

Warm weather and higher visitor numbers-weekdays and mornings are better to avoid crowds.

Shoulder seasons (Best)

April-May, September-October · 5-20°C

Milder weather and generally fewer tourists; good times to attend without large crowds.

Winter (Cold)

December-February · -10-5°C

Cold, often snowy conditions in the Chicago area; indoor visits are still possible but expect winter weather impacts on travel.

Weather & Climate near Our Lady of Sorrows Basilica #

Climate

Our Lady of Sorrows Basilica's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Continental - Hot-Summer Continental climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -9°C to 30°C. Moderate rainfall (946 mm/year).

Air Quality: AQI 36 Good

Best Time to Visit

JulySeptemberJune

Temperature & Rainfall

Temperature Range

35°

Warmest Month

-25°

Coldest Month

Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of -1°C and lows of -9°C. Moderate rainfall (46 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

37 Poor

Comfort

-5°

Feels Like Freezing

-5°C

Temperature

-9° – -1°

86%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

46 mm

Rainfall

4.9 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.2

UV Index

Low

9.4h daylight

February

February is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -7°C. Moderate rainfall (40 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

47 Poor

Comfort

-2°

Feels Like Freezing

-2°C

Temperature

-7° – 2°

84%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

40 mm

Rainfall

4.7 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.4

UV Index

Low

10.5h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (67 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

48 Poor

Comfort

4°

Feels Like Cold

4°C

Temperature

-1° – 8°

82%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

67 mm

Rainfall

4.9 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.7

UV Index

Moderate

11.8h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 15°C and lows of 4°C. Regular rainfall (96 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

58 Acceptable

Comfort

10°

Feels Like Cold

10°C

Temperature

4° – 15°

81%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

96 mm

Rainfall

5.0 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.1

UV Index

High

13.2h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 10°C. Regular rainfall (93 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

76 Very Good

Comfort

16°

Feels Like Cool

16°C

Temperature

10° – 22°

83%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

93 mm

Rainfall

4.4 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.5

UV Index

High

14.4h daylight

June

June is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 15°C. Significant rainfall (101 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

80 Excellent

Comfort

21°

Feels Like Mild

21°C

Temperature

15° – 27°

81%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

101 mm

Rainfall

3.7 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.8

UV Index

Very High

15.0h daylight

July

July is the warmest month with highs of 30°C and lows of 18°C. Regular rainfall (95 mm).

84 Excellent

Comfort

24°

Feels Like Mild

24°C

Temperature

18° – 30°

78%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

95 mm

Rainfall

3.3 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.9

UV Index

Very High

14.7h daylight

August

August is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 17°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (103 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

80 Excellent

Comfort

23°

Feels Like Mild

23°C

Temperature

17° – 28°

77%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

103 mm

Rainfall

3.1 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.6

UV Index

Very High

13.7h daylight

September

September is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 13°C. Regular rainfall (90 mm).

82 Excellent

Comfort

19°

Feels Like Mild

19°C

Temperature

13° – 24°

76%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

90 mm

Rainfall

3.4 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.2

UV Index

High

12.3h daylight

October

October is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (70 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

68 Good

Comfort

12°

Feels Like Cool

12°C

Temperature

6° – 18°

77%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

70 mm

Rainfall

4.0 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.6

UV Index

Moderate

11.0h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 0°C. Regular rainfall (80 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

56 Acceptable

Comfort

5°

Feels Like Cold

5°C

Temperature

0° – 9°

80%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

80 mm

Rainfall

4.6 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.3

UV Index

Low

9.7h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -6°C. Moderate rainfall (65 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

35 Poor

Comfort

-2°

Feels Like Freezing

-2°C

Temperature

-6° – 2°

85%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

65 mm

Rainfall

4.6 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.2

UV Index

Low

9.1h daylight

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