Cool
Average highs are around 1°C, so pack for cooler days.
February verdict
Chicago, Illinois, United States in February
Weather score29Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 1°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 4.8h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 37mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
February weather
Monthly averages
Temp
1°C
Rain
37mm
Sun
4.8h
Sea
2°C
Weather score
29
Poor
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 37mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 4.8h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 2°C, so the water can feel cool.
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Compare Chicago, Illinois, United States with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
February1°C average high
February has some of the coolest average daytime highs of the year, so pack for fresher conditions.
Warmest monthsMay to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
February37mm average rain
February is one of Chicago's driest months, making outdoor days easier to plan than in wetter parts of the year.
Driest monthsJanuary to February and October
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
February4.8 hours average sun
February is below Chicago's yearly sunshine average, so bright-day planning is less reliable than in peak months.
Brightest monthsMay to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
February2°C average sea
February is one of the coolest sea months, so the water may feel fresher than in peak months.
Warmest seaJuly to September
Sea temperatures are usually near 21°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
February29 weather score
February scores below Chicago's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.
Best weather monthsJune to August
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
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