Warm
Average highs sit around 28°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
August verdict
Chicago, Illinois, United States in August
Weather score73Very good
Very good for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 28°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 9h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 96mm, so some wet days are possible.
August weather
Monthly averages
Temp
28°C
Rain
96mm
Sun
9h
Sea
23°C
Weather score
73
Very good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 96mm, so some wet days are possible.
Bright
Sunshine averages 9h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Swimmable
Sea temperatures average 23°C, which can work for swimming but may feel fresh.
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Compare Chicago, Illinois, United States with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
August28°C average high
August is one of Chicago's warmest months, with daytime heat above the yearly average.
Warmest monthsMay to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
August96mm average rain
August is wetter than Chicago's yearly average, so flexible plans matter more.
Driest monthsJanuary to February and October
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
August9 hours average sun
August is brighter than Chicago's yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.
Brightest monthsMay to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
August23°C average sea
August is one of Chicago's warmest sea months, when swimming comfort is usually strongest.
Warmest seaJuly to September
Sea temperatures are usually near 21°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
August73 weather score
August is one of Chicago's best weather-score months, combining the strongest overall balance in the yearly averages.
Best weather monthsJune to August
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
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