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Exploring Dawson

The city of Dawson has some interesting things to see and do. Popular attractions in and around Dawson include:

• Illinois State Fairgrounds
• Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
• Lincoln Home National Historic Site
• Lincoln's Tomb
• Illinois State Capitol
• University of Illinois at Springfield
• Camp Butler National Cemetery

When making plans for your trip to Dawson, you can also use ebookers to look for a convenient flight into Springfield, IL (SPI-Abraham Lincoln Capital) Airport. You can narrow down your search by number of stops, airline or time of departure to identify one that'll meet your needs.

When is the Best Time to Explore Dawson?

If you're curious when is the best time of year to travel to Dawson, you may find this information about seasonal weather helpful when planning your trip. The warmest months in Dawson are typically July and August, whereas the coldest months are usually January and February. The months with the most rain are April and June, whereas January and February have the least.

Here's a rundown on how much rain you can expect and what the temperatures are going to be like:

• From January to March, the average daytime temperature is 11°C and at night it is -6°C. Seasonal average rainfall is 222 mm.
• If you visit between April and June, you can expect an average temp of 28°C during the day and 7°C at night. Average rainfall during this season is 412 mm.
• The daytime average temp from July to September is 29°C and the night-time average is 15°C. Average precipitation for this season is 296 mm.
• Between October and December, the average temp during the day is 19°C and -2°C at night. Seasonal average rain is 245 mm.
• The average annual rainfall in Dawson is 1175 mm.