Weather in Chicago
The best time to visit Chicago is during the spring and autumn, although both seasons run the risk of rain or thunderstorms. Summertime in the city spells warm, sunny days, with temperatures generally between 26°C (78°F) and 33°C (92°F). But temperatures can soar easily to 38°C (92°F), often combined with heavy humidity, which can make things very sticky and uncomfortable. Winters are brutally cold, when snowfall and cold air from Canada drive temperatures way down. There's also the chill factor, thanks to gusty winds from Lake Michigan. Temperatures can fall below freezing for several consecutive days and snowfall is common.
Weather (day) | Temp (max day) | Rain (mm) | Wind (mph) | Humidity Pressure Visibility | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Sunday |
Sunny
|
Sunny skies |
29
°C
|
0 |
11
sw
|
20-40% 1013 mb good |
Monday |
Sunny
|
Sunny skies |
29
°C
|
0 |
7
ne
|
20-40% 1013 mb good |
Tuesday |
Sunny
|
Sunny skies |
29
°C
|
0 |
13
ssw
|
20-40% 1013 mb good |
Wednesday |
Sunny
|
Sunny skies |
29
°C
|
0 |
11
nne
|
20-40% 1013 mb good |
Thursday |
Sunny
|
Sunny skies |
29
°C
|
0 |
7
ne
|
20-40% 1013 mb good |
Friday |
Sunny
|
Sunny skies |
29
°C
|
0 |
9
e
|
20-40% 1013 mb good |
Saturday |
Sunny
|
Sunny skies |
29
°C
|
0 |
11
s
|
20-40% 1013 mb good |
We update the weather data for from our weather partner every four hours. The time the last update was received is detailed here.
- 0 to 30 is very low
- 31 to 50 is low
- 51 to 70 is moderate to low
- 71 to 80 is moderate
- 81 to 90 is moderate to high
- 91 to 100 is high
- Very poor - less than 1km
- Poor - between 1km and 4km
- Moderate - between 4km and 10km
- Good - between 10km and 20km
- Very good - between 20km and 40km
- Excellent - more than 40km