Chicago, Illinois – Memorial Day weekend in Illinois is shaping up to be sunny and mild, with temperatures hovering in the 60s and a chance of showers holding off until late Monday night into Tuesday.
According to the National Weather Service in Chicago, daytime highs through the weekend will reach the mid to upper 60s across most of the state, with cooler temperatures expected near Lake Michigan where highs may only reach the 50s. Overnight lows will dip into the low to mid-40s.
From Springfield to Rockford, residents can expect dry skies and partly sunny conditions Saturday and Sunday. Monday will stay mostly dry with similar temps—though holiday barbecues may be interrupted by scattered showers beginning after sunset. Tuesday brings the highest rain chances of the stretch, with up to 40% likelihood and continued cloud cover.
Travelers should plan for smooth road conditions over the weekend, but carry rain gear for early Tuesday commutes. Those near the lakefront may want layers, especially in the mornings when wind chills could make it feel even cooler.
This stretch of weather marks a calm end to May. Rain chances increase late Monday, with more updates expected as the system nears.
