Climate normals · 1970–2000
Chicago Climate
Chicago is a city in United States (IL) with a population of about 2,664,452. Its average annual temperature is 9.9°C (50°F), with roughly 942 mm of rain per year.
9.9°C
Avg Temp
942
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
Chicago Climate
Chicago has an average annual temperature of 9.9°C (50°F) and receives about 942 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
9.9°C
Avg Temp
942
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | -5° / 23° | 46 mm |
| February | -2° / 28° | 40 mm |
| March | 3° / 37° | 67 mm |
| April | 9° / 48° | 96 mm |
| May | 15° / 59° | 92 mm |
| June | 21° / 69° | 101 mm |
| July | 23° / 74° | 94 mm |
| August | 22° / 72° | 100 mm |
| September | 18° / 65° | 91 mm |
| October | 12° / 53° | 70 mm |
| November | 5° / 41° | 80 mm |
| December | -2° / 29° | 65 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Chicago
The most comfortable months to visit Chicago are typically June, August and July, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is July (around 29°C high). The coldest is January (near -9°C low). June is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Chicago are typically June, August and July, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Chicago, United States has an average annual temperature of 9.9°C and about 942 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January.
In July, the hottest month, daily highs in Chicago average about 29°C (84°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.