Springfield in November
Good time to visit
November feels like winter's preview with gray skies and chilly winds. Tourist season winds down significantly, meaning fewer crowds but also reduced hours at many attractions. Good for budget travelers who don't mind bundling up.
Weather
November turns gray and chilly with frequent overcast skies and the first real frost. Rainfall increases, and occasional snow flurries remind you winter's approaching. The wind picks up, making temperatures feel colder than they actually are.
11°C high1°C low8 rain days
Crowds & Cost
low crowds
~$90/day average
Events & Festivals
- •Veterans Day ceremonies
- •Holiday light displays begin
- •Thanksgiving weekend shopping events
November Tips
- •Pack warm clothes - it's colder than the forecast suggests
- •Many outdoor attractions close for the season
- •Hotel rates hit their lowest before holiday travel
All Months
April through June gives you the best weather without the summer humidity that makes Illinois feel like a swamp. Spring brings the prairie wildflowers, and temperatures hover in the comfortable 60-75°F range. September and October are equally sweet — fall colors peak around mid-October, and you'll get crisp mornings perfect for walking the Lincoln sites. Summer gets sticky, with July temperatures pushing 85°F plus humidity that'll have you sweating through your shirt. But summer also brings the Illinois State Fair in August, which is genuinely worth planning around if you want to see Springfield at its most authentically Midwestern. Winter is cold and gray, though December brings holiday decorations to the historic sites. Spring break timing works well for families, and you'll avoid the summer tourist buses from Chicago.
Springfield Scores
Solo
5/10
Couples
5/10
Families
8/10
Adventure
4/10
Budget
8/10
Luxury
4/10
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