Cool
Average highs are around 9°C, so pack for cooler days.
Weather Guide
Chicago, Illinois, United States Average Monthly Weather
Weather score42Mixed annual avg
Best months: July, August, June
Across the year, average daytime temperatures are around 15°C, sunshine averages 6.8h per day, and rainfall totals about 939mm. Sea temperatures average 11°C across the year.
Annual weather
Annual averages
Temp
15°C
Rain
939mm
Annual total
Sun
6.8h
Sea
11°C
Weather score
42
Mixed avg
Seasonal climate calendar
Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 71mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 3.7h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 9°C, so the water can feel cool.
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Weather map
Compare Chicago, Illinois, United States with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
November9°C average high
November is on the cooler side of Chicago's year, useful if you prefer less intense daytime heat.
Warmest monthsMay to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
November71mm average rain
November sits near Chicago's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
Driest monthsJanuary to February and October
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
November3.7 hours average sun
November is one of Chicago's cloudier months, so sunshine-led plans are less reliable.
Brightest monthsMay to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
November9°C average sea
November is below Chicago's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming can feel fresher.
Warmest seaJuly to September
Sea temperatures are usually near 21°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
November24 weather score
November is one of the weakest weather-score months, when the overall mix is less favourable than the rest of the year.
Best weather monthsJune to August
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
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