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Exploring Essex

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

• Kankakee River State Park
• Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie
• Heidecke Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area
• Dwight Village Hall
• Des Plaines State Fish and Wildlife Area
• Renfrew Park
• Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie Trailhead

When is the Best Time to Explore Essex?

If you're wondering when is the best time of year to explore Essex, you might find this info about seasonal weather useful when you are planning your trip. The warmest months in Essex are typically July and August, whereas the coldest months are usually January and February. The months with the most rain are June and May, whereas January and November have the least.

Here's an overview 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 9°C and at night it is -8°C. Seasonal average rainfall is 207 mm.
• If you visit between April and June, you can expect an average temp of 27°C during the day and 5°C at night. Average rainfall during this season is 415 mm.
• The daytime average temp from July to September is 28°C and the night-time average is 14°C. Average precipitation for this season is 273 mm.
• Between October and December, the average temp during the day is 17°C and -3°C at night. Seasonal average rain is 238 mm.
• The annual rainfall average in Essex is 1134 mm.