Cool
Average highs are around 8°C, so pack for cooler days.
March verdict
Chicago, Illinois, United States in March
Weather score28Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 8°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 5.9h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 73mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
March weather
Monthly averages
Temp
8°C
Rain
73mm
Sun
5.9h
Sea
2°C
Weather score
28
Poor
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 73mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 5.9h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 2°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
March8°C average high
March 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
March73mm average rain
March 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
March5.9 hours average sun
March sits close to Chicago's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.
Brightest monthsMay to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
March2°C average sea
March 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
March28 weather score
March 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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