Labor Day weekend is quickly approaching, and many Illinois residents are gearing up for trips to the national forest, amusement park and botanical gardens.
But how will the weather be this weekend? Here’s the forecast.
Chicago Labor Day weekend weather forecast
For those looking to spend Labor Day weekend in the Windy City, here’s the NWS forecast:
🌤️Friday: Mostly sunny with a high near 68 and a low around 59. Gusts as strong as 15 mph.
☀️Saturday: Sunny with a high near 71 and a low around 60.
☀️Sunday: Sunny with a high near 74 and a low around 62.
☀️Monday: Sunny with a high near 75 and a low around 62.
Chicago weather radar
Shawnee National Forest Labor Day weekend weather forecast
The Ohio River Scenic Byway in Illinois has various beautiful attractions, but perhaps the most stunning is what is referred to as the Garden of the Gods Recreation Area in Shawnee National Forest.
Shawnee National Forest, located in Herod, is a beautiful spot to hike and camp with the family. Visitors should also be sure to visit the Garden of the Gods while they’re there, as the spot offers beautiful views. The NWS weather forecast is as follows:
☀️Friday: Sunny with a high near 83 and a low around 56.
☀️Saturday: Sunny with a high near 79 and a low around 55.
☀️Sunday: Sunny with a high near 79 and a low around 55.
☀️Monday: Sunny with a high near 82 and a low around 56.
Starved Rock Labor Day weekend weather forecast
Starved Rock State Park is home to 14 waterfalls in 18 canyons.
For those in the suburbs of Chicago who are looking to keep things close this weekend, here’s the NWS weather forecast for Starved Rock State Park, located in Oglesby:
☀️Friday: Sunny with a high near 74 and a low around 48. Gusts up to 15 mph.
☀️Saturday: Sunny with a high near 75 and a low around 50.
☀️Sunday: Sunny with a high near 77 and a low around 52.
☀️Monday: Sunny with a high near 79 and a low around 55.
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Galena Labor Day weekend weather
The quaint city of Galena is also a popular tourist attraction for many, with its broad array of local shops, vineyard and dining. Here’s the NWS weather forecast:
☀️Friday: Sunny with a high near 71 and a low around 48.
☀️Saturday: Sunny with a high near 73 and a low around 51.
☀️Sunday: Sunny with a high near 74 and a low around 53.
🌤️Monday: Mostly sunny with a high near 76 and a low around 54.
Central Illinois Labor Day forecast
For those planning to visit Springfield’s Washington Park Botanical Garden or Peoria’s riverfront, here’s the NWS weather forecast for central Illinois:
☀️Friday: Sunny with a high near 77 and a low around 51. Gusts up to 7 mph.
☀️Saturday: Sunny with a high near 77 and a low around 52. Gusts around 6 mph.
☀️Sunday: Sunny with a high near 79 and a low around 53.
☀️Monday: Sunny with a high near 81 and a low around 56.
Central Illinois weather radar
Southern Illinois Labor Day weekend weather forecast
Here’s the NWS forecast for the Carbondale area in southern Illinois:
☀️Friday: Sunny with a high near 85 and a low around 57. Gusts up to 6 mph.
☀️Saturday: Sunny with a high near 82 and a low around 56. Gusts around 5-9 mph.
☀️Sunday: Sunny with a high near 82 and a low around 56. Gusts around 5-9 mph.
☀️Monday: Sunny with a high near 85 and a low around 58. Gusts around 3-6 mph.
Northern Illinois Labor Day weekend weather forecast
From Rockford’s Japanese Gardens to Six Flags Great America in Gurnee, here’s the NWS weather forecast for northern Illinois:
☀️Friday: Sunny with a high near 71 and a low around 47. Gusts around 5-10 mph.
☀️Saturday: Sunny with a high near 73 and a low around 48.
☀️Sunday: Sunny with a high near 76 and a low around 51.
☀️Monday: Sunny with a high near 77 and a low around 53.
John Tufts contributed to this article.
This article originally appeared on Journal Star: 2025 Labor Day weather: See Illinois forecasts for Starved Rock, Galena, more
