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Chicago
Visit in July — score 59/100 · avg high 85°F · 26 rainy days
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Monthly Travel Scores
How we scoreScores reflect weather comfort (35%), dry days (35%), daylight hours (15%), crowd levels (10%), and cost (5%) — weighted for typical travelers preferring warm, dry conditions. Customize weights in the interactive tool.January
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Monthly Weather Data
| Month | Score | Avg °F | High °F | Low °F | Rain Days | Precip (mm) | Daylight | Crowds | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29 | 28° | 45° | 6° | 12 | 49 | 9.3h | Low | Below avg |
| February | 29 | 28° | 47° | 7° | 14 | 54 | 10.4h | Low | Below avg |
| March | 25 | 36° | 57° | 19° | 18 | 70 | 11.7h | Moderate | Below avg |
| April | 22 | 45° | 65° | 30° | 24 | 95 | 13.1h | Moderate | Average |
| May | 37 | 54° | 74° | 39° | 26 | 106 | 14.4h | High | Average |
| June | 55 | 66° | 81° | 50° | 27 | 108 | 15.0h | High | Above avg |
| July | 59 | 73° | 85° | 62° | 26 | 104 | 14.8h | Very High | Above avg |
| August | 56 | 73° | 85° | 62° | 25 | 101 | 13.7h | Very High | Above avg |
| September | 54 | 67° | 83° | 54° | 21 | 85 | 12.3h | High | Average |
| October | 32 | 55° | 75° | 39° | 25 | 101 | 10.8h | Moderate | Average |
| November | 37 | 43° | 61° | 26° | 13 | 53 | 9.6h | Low | Below avg |
| December | 20 | 33° | 51° | 14° | 16 | 63 | 9.0h | Moderate | Below avg |
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
- Score
- 28/100
- High
- 65°F
- Low
- 29°F
- Rain days
- 23/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Spring in Chicago (March, April, May) brings average highs of 65°F and lows of 29°F, with about 23 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 28/100, with May being the strongest month of the season at 37/100.
Summer
- Score
- 57/100
- High
- 84°F
- Low
- 58°F
- Rain days
- 26/mo
- Crowds
- very high
Summer in Chicago (June, July, August) brings average highs of 84°F and lows of 58°F, with about 26 rainy days per month. Expect very high tourist crowds and peak pricing accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 57/100, with July being the strongest month of the season at 59/100.
Fall
- Score
- 41/100
- High
- 73°F
- Low
- 40°F
- Rain days
- 20/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Fall in Chicago (September, October, November) brings average highs of 73°F and lows of 40°F, with about 20 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 41/100, with September being the strongest month of the season at 54/100.
Winter
- Score
- 26/100
- High
- 48°F
- Low
- 9°F
- Rain days
- 14/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Winter in Chicago (December, January, February) brings average highs of 48°F and lows of 9°F, with about 14 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and budget-friendly accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 26/100, with February being the strongest month of the season at 29/100.
Crowd and cost data estimated from regional travel patterns for this destination.
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