Find cheap hotels in Gillespie

Exploring Gillespie

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

• Litchfield Museum and Route 66 Welcome Center
• The Winery at Shale Lake
• Carlinville Public Square
• Lake Lou Yeager
• Timber Lakes Golf Course
• Beaver Dam State Park
• Piney Creek Ravine - State Natural Area

When is the Best Time to Explore Gillespie?

If you're curious when is the best time of year to visit Gillespie, you might find this info about seasonal weather helpful when you are organising your getaway. The warmest months in Gillespie are typically July and August, whereas the coldest months are usually January and February. The months with the most rain are May and April, 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 12°C and at night it is -5°C. Seasonal average rainfall is 245 mm.
• If you visit between April and June, you can expect an average temp of 28°C during the day and 8°C at night. Average rainfall during this season is 409 mm.
• The daytime average temp from July to September is 30°C and the night-time average is 16°C. Average precipitation for this season is 303 mm.
• Between October and December, the average temp during the day is 19°C and -1°C at night. Seasonal average rain is 259 mm.
• The annual rainfall average in Gillespie is 1216 mm.