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

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Traveling to Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America? If you're planning to go to Rock Island, we have some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack.

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About your travel guide

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 Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America

Based on the climate and weather in Rock Island, the best time to go is September. See below for details.

Important essentials for Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America

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

COVID-19 ESSENTIALS FOR 2022


  • 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).


  • A vaccine card protector

    Vaccine cards frequently become worn. An unreadable vaccine card can have severe consequences. This vaccine card protector helps stop that.


  • N95 masks to use in crowded airports

    These N95 masks provide the best level of protection available.


  • Hand sanitizer

    This hand sanitizer is a good TSA-friendly product.


  • Travel insurance

    If you or a companion get COVID-19, your amazing trip can be ruined. Good travel insurance can help. See plans

General health necessities

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What to wear/what to pack for Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America by month

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January

If you are traveling to Rock Island in January, you will notice that it is freezing. Expect it to rain about a third of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the low 30s F (single digits below 0 C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you go to the Rock Island Arsenal Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

February

February in Rock Island is very cold. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the high 10s F (single digits below 0 C), with a few days below 0 F (10+ below zero C). It tends to rain about a third of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you go to the Rock Island Arsenal Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

March

Traveling to Rock Island in March, you will notice that it is brisk and somewhat rainy. Expect it to rain regularly. Daytime temperatures are in the 40s F (single digits C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you go to the Rock Island Arsenal Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

April

April in Rock Island is relatively cool and somewhat rainy. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the low 40s F (single digits C). It tends to rain a bit less than half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you go to the Rock Island Arsenal Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

May

In May, Rock Island is mild and somewhat rainy. Temperatures routinely are in the low 70s F (low 20s C) and a bit less than half of the time jump into the low 80s F (high 20s C) range. At night, lows are in the low 50s F (low 10s C). This is also a rainy time for Rock Island, with several of the days of the month having rain.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you go to the Rock Island Arsenal Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

June

Traveling to Rock Island in June, you will notice that it is pretty consistently hot and somewhat rainy. Expect it to rain 5-10 days this month. Daytime temperatures are in the low 80s F (high 20s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you go to the Rock Island Arsenal Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

July

July in Rock Island is hot. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the 80s F (high 20s C), although night temperatures can dip into the low 60s F (mid 10s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you go to the Rock Island Arsenal Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

August

August in Rock Island is pretty consistently hot. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the low 80s F (high 20s C), although night temperatures can dip into the low 60s F (mid 10s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you go to the Rock Island Arsenal Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

September

September in Rock Island is a perfect temperature. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the 70s F (mid 20s C), although night temperatures can dip into the low 50s F (single digits C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you go to the Rock Island Arsenal Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

October

October in Rock Island is cool. Temperatures average in the 60s F (high 10s C) during the day. It rains regularly.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you go to the Rock Island Arsenal Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

November

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

What to wear/what to pack:

If you go to the Rock Island Arsenal Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

December

December in Rock Island is very cold. The rain/snow can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the high 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).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you go to the Rock Island Arsenal Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

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