Halloween 2026 Forecast For Chicago Area: What To Know For Trick-Or-Treating

Halloween is Saturday, and many might be wondering how to dress for trick or treating, or if you'll need to grab an umbrella.

According to the National Weather Service, occasional light rain is possible for the trick-or-treating hours on Saturday.

"Halloween outdoor activities [are] unlikely to be significantly affected," the weather service said on its Facebook page. Some more good news for trick or treaters: the shower coverage will be highest in the morning hours, and downpours are not expected.

There is a high of 67 degrees on Saturday, and temps in the 50s or around 60 degrees are expected after sunset on Saturday.

And don't go to bed on Halloween night without turning your clocks back, because Daylight Saving Time will end at 2 a.m. on Sunday, and we "fall back" an hour.

Sunday also has a chance of rain, as start the month of November. Seasonably mild temperatures will continue, with a high of 69 on Sunday and a high of 70 degrees on Monday, according to the weather service.

"As we close out October and start November, the weather pattern will be more unsettled vs. the exceptionally quiet/dry conditions for most of October," the weather service said.

There is also an afternoon shower chance on Monday, with the highest chances for areas near Interstate 39 and west. Rain chances continue Monday night.