January in Elgin averages a daily high of -0.9°C with nights around -9.6°C. Expect roughly 10.8 wet days totalling 48.7mm. A hard month to visit for comfort alone.
Across the year, the best time to visit Elgin is August–September.
Based on ELGIN WATER, IL US (2.9km), 1995–2024. 29 years of January data.