Illinois Driftless Area, Illinois, United States of America: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2022]

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Traveling to Illinois Driftless Area, Illinois, United States of America? If you're planning to go to Illinois Driftless Area, below is some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack.

Contents

  1. When to go to Illinois Driftless Area
  2. Important essentials for Illinois Driftless Area
  3. Activities for Illinois Driftless Area
  4. Illinois Driftless Area in January: weather and what to pack
  5. Illinois Driftless Area in February: weather and what to pack
  6. Illinois Driftless Area in March: weather and what to pack
  7. Illinois Driftless Area in April: weather and what to pack
  8. Illinois Driftless Area in May: weather and what to pack
  9. Illinois Driftless Area in June: weather and what to pack
  10. Illinois Driftless Area in July: weather and what to pack
  11. Illinois Driftless Area in August: weather and what to pack
  12. Illinois Driftless Area in September: weather and what to pack
  13. Illinois Driftless Area in October: weather and what to pack
  14. Illinois Driftless Area in November: weather and what to pack
  15. Illinois Driftless Area in December: weather and what to pack

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Hi! I'm Dev. I've traveled all over the world and in my travels, I have made many packing lists. In this series, my team and I have compiled the most useful information, as well as things we couldn't live without, to help you plan your trip.


When to go to Illinois Driftless Area, Illinois, United States of America

Based on the climate and weather in Illinois Driftless Area, the best time to go is August. See below for details.

Important essentials for Illinois Driftless Area, Illinois, United States of America

Here are some general tips on what to wear in Illinois Driftless Area, as well as several items to remember to pack when traveling there.

COVID-19 ESSENTIALS FOR 2022


  • Travel insurance that includes COVID-19 coverage

    Cases are climbing again, and areas are returning to lockdown. If you or a companion get COVID-19, you may be stuck with no way home -- but travel insurance can protect you. Learn more about COVID-19 and travel insurance


  • Touchless thermometer

    A touchless thermometer is important to have.


  • N95 masks

    These N95 masks provide the best level of protection you can have.

  • (U.S. Residents) Telehealth COVID-19 test for entry to U.S.

    U.S. residents still need a certified COVID-19 test to return home, but it can now be via Zoom. Learn more


  • A vaccine card protector

    Vaccine cards frequently wear away. An unreadable vaccine card can have severe consequences. This vaccine card protector helps avoid that.


  • Travel disinfecting wipes

    Use these to sanitize plane and hotel surfaces.


  • Kids' KN95 masks

    N95 masks don't exist for kids. These are a good alternative (and can also be used by adults if N95 masks are not available).


  • Hand sanitizer

    This hand sanitizer is an excellent TSA-friendly choice.

General health necessities

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What to wear/what to pack for Illinois Driftless Area, Illinois, United States of America by month

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January

January in Illinois Driftless Area can be extremely cold and snowy. The snow can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the low 20s F (single digits below 0 C) to low 30s F (single digits below 0 C), although night temperatures can dip into the single digits F (10+ below zero C).

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February

February in Illinois Driftless Area can be extremely cold and snowy. The snow can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the 20s F (single digits below 0 C) to 30s F (single digits C), although night temperatures can dip into the single digits F (10+ below zero C).

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March

March in this region can be brisk, snowy and somewhat rainy. Temperatures average in the 40s F (single digits C) during the day. It rains a bit less than half of the time and snows once in a while.

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April

If you go to Illinois Driftless Area in April, you will notice that it is relatively cool and somewhat rainy. Expect it to rain regularly. Daytime temperatures are in the low 50s F (mid 10s C).

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May

May in Illinois Driftless Area is balmy and somewhat rainy. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the high 40s F (single digits C). It tends to rain a bit less than half of the time. With the colder weather comes lower humidity, which is in the 50% to 50% range on average.

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June

June in Illinois Driftless Area is pretty consistently hot and somewhat rainy. Temperatures average in the low 80s F (high 20s C) during the day. It rains regularly.

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July

In July, Illinois Driftless Area is really hot and somewhat rainy. Temperatures routinely are in the high 80s F (low 30s C) and a bit less than half of the time jump into the low 90s F (low 30s C) range. At night, lows are in the low 60s F (high 10s C). This is also a rainy time for Illinois Driftless Area, with several of the days of the month having rain. In July, humidity reaches as high as 60%.

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August

If you go to Illinois Driftless Area in August, you will notice that it is hot. Expect it to rain regularly. Daytime temperatures are in the 80s F (high 20s C).

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September

September here is warm. Temperatures average in the high 70s F (mid 20s C) during the day. It rains about a third of the time.

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October

If you are traveling to Illinois Driftless Area in October, you will notice that it is chilly. Expect it to rain regularly. Daytime temperatures are in the 60s F (high 10s C).

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November

If you are traveling to Illinois Driftless Area in November, you will notice that it can be very chilly. Expect it to rain a bit less than half of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the high 40s F (single digits C).

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December

December for Illinois Driftless Area can be extremely cold, snowy and somewhat rainy. Temperatures average in the 30s F (single digits C) during the day. It rains 5-10 days this month and snows 5-10 days this month.

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