Chicago

What is the climate like in Chicago?

The best time to visit Chicago is typically August – September, with trip comfort peaking in September (7.1/10). Chicago is warmest in July, when daily highs average 82°F (28°C), and coolest in January, when lows fall to about 22°F (-5°C). The wettest month is typically May and the driest is November; the year sees roughly 43 in of precipitation.

• Best time to visitAugust – September — comfort peaks in September (7.1/10)
• Warmest monthJuly — average high 82°F (28°C)
• Coolest monthJanuary — average low 22°F (-5°C)
• Wettest monthMay (4.9 in)
• Driest monthNovember (2.5 in)
• Annual precipitation43 in