Best time to travel to Chicago
Discover the ideal time to visit Chicago
Planning a trip to Chicago? Based on weather conditions, the best time to visit is during August, September, July, see the table bellow for more details.
On this page, you will find detailed climate data, graphs, and insights about Chicago to help you plan your trip and choose the most optimal time to visit.
Chicago Monthly Climate Overview
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| Month | Weather | Temperatures | Score | Total Rain | Total Snow | Rainy Days | Snow Days | Dry Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January |  | 0°/-5° | 60 mm | 17 cm | 4 days | 17 days | 10 days | |
| February | | 1°/-4° | 62 mm | 16 cm | 4 days | 11 days | 14 days | |
| March | | 7°/1° | 126 mm | 10 cm | 14 days | 9 days | 8 days | |
| April |  | 12°/5° | 109 mm | 3 cm | 22 days | 3 days | 5 days | |
| May | | 17°/11° | 134 mm | 0 cm | 25 days | 0 days | 6 days | |
| June | | 23°/17° | 141 mm | 0 cm | 20 days | 0 days | 10 days | |
| July | | 26°/19° | 91 mm | 0 cm | 19 days | 0 days | 12 days | |
| August | | 26°/20° | 79 mm | 0 cm | 19 days | 0 days | 12 days | |
| September | | 24°/17° | 72 mm | 0 cm | 13 days | 0 days | 17 days | |
| October | | 17°/11° | 120 mm | 0 cm | 16 days | 0 days | 15 days | |
| November | | 9°/4° | 78 mm | 2 cm | 12 days | 2 days | 16 days | |
| December | | 4°/0° | 80 mm | 8 cm | 14 days | 6 days | 11 days |
Temperature Trends in Chicago
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Monthly Weather Overview
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Rainfall Chart in Chicago
Monthly rainfall trends for informed travel planning
Snowfall Statistics in Chicago
Visualize monthly snow patterns for Chicago
Dry vs. Wet Days in Chicago
Understanding the balance of dry and wet days each month in
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