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Exploring Elgin

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

• Echo Valley State Park
• Volga River State Recreation Area
• Brush Creek Canyon State Park
• Froelich Foundation Museum
• Spook Cave
• Glovers Creek Fish & Wildlife Area
• Fayette County Historical Center & Museum

When is the Best Time to Explore Elgin?

If you're wondering when is the best time of year to travel to Elgin, you might find this info about seasonal weather helpful when you are organising your getaway. The warmest months in Elgin 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 February 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 6°C and at night it is -12°C. Seasonal average rainfall is 141 mm.
• If you visit between April and June, you can expect an average temp of 25°C during the day and 3°C at night. Average rainfall during this season is 435 mm.
• The daytime average temp from July to September is 26°C and the night-time average is 12°C. Average precipitation for this season is 332 mm.
• Between October and December, the average temp during the day is 14°C and -7°C at night. Seasonal average rain is 218 mm.
• The annual rainfall average in Elgin is 1125 mm.