Now
+20°
Overcast
Feels like +22° · Humidity 96%
+34° / +20°
Wind
6 km/h
UV index
0 🟡
European AQI
20
Chance of rain
40%
Humidity
96%
Pressure
1010 hPa
Sunrise / Sunset
05:15 / 20:25
Visibility
12 km
What to wear
Hot — light, breathable clothing, a hat and plenty of water.
☂️ Take an umbrella💨 Windy💧 Carry waterFeels -12.099999999999998° colder
Overview — Chicago
Today, Wednesday, June 10, in Chicago (US) it is thunderstorm, hot. During the day the air warms to +34°, with around +20° at night. Due to the wind it feels like +22.3°. Wind up to 32.8 km/h. A brief shower is possible — an umbrella would not hurt. Dress as lightly as possible, wear a hat, apply sunscreen and keep water on hand. The sun rises at 05:15 and sets at 20:25 — daylight lasts 15.2 hours.
Hourly forecast
💧 Bars below show the hourly chance of precipitation. Shaded areas of the chart are night hours (before sunrise 🌅 and after sunset 🌇).
14-day forecast
Tap a day to expand it by time of day. The bar runs from the overnight low (start) to the daytime high (end).
Morning
+26°
Day
+34°
Evening
+23°
Night
+20°
Precipitation & cloud map
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Chicago is located at 41.85°, -87.65°. A live precipitation and cloud radar will appear here once the map service is enabled.
Chicago is located at 41.85°, -87.65°. A live precipitation and cloud radar will appear here once the map service is enabled.
Activity indices for today
Comfort score from 0 (poor) to 100 (excellent), calculated from today’s weather. For “Rain” and “UV” the figure is the risk level.
🏖️ Beach
41 / 100
for sea and sun · fair
🏊 Swimming
0 / 100
no sea nearby · poor
🏃 Running
1 / 100
comfort for a run · poor
🧴 UV
68%
high · high
☂️ Rain
40%
possible · moderate
✨ Stargazing
60 / 100
evening visibility · fair
🧺 Drying laundry
12 / 100
will dry outdoors · poor
🚗 Car wash
47 / 100
better to wait · fair
Air quality & pollen
20
Goodair
European AQI
PM2.5: 12.5PM10: 12.7Ozone: 51NO₂: 21.2
The air is clean — fine for walking and outdoor exercise.
Sun, moon & sea
Sunrise
05:15
Sunset
20:25
Golden hour
19:50
Day length
15.2 h
Moon phase
Waning crescent
Monthly climate — Chicago
Long-term monthly averages. The best months to visit are marked with a star.
0°
-7°
Jan
+1°
-7°
Feb
+7°
-1°
Mar
+13°
+4°
Apr
+19°
+11°
May
+25°
+17°
⭐ Jun
+27°
+20°
⭐ Jul
+27°
+20°
⭐ Aug
+23°
+16°
Sep
+16°
+9°
Oct
+9°
+2°
Nov
+3°
-3°
Dec
Bar colour shows temperature:coldcoolcomfortablewarmhot⭐ — best months to visit
| Month | Day | Night | Rainfall | What to pack |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0° | -7° | 64.85000000000005mm | ❄️ a warm coat, hat and non-slip shoes. |
| February | +1° | -7° | 61.48999999999995mm | ❄️ a warm coat, hat and non-slip shoes. |
| March | +7° | -1° | 76.78499999999995mm | 🧣 a warmer jacket. |
| April | +13° | +4° | 108.09999999999995mm | 🧥 a warm jacket. |
| May | +19° | +11° | 112.18499999999999mm | 🙂 a layer for the evening. |
| ⭐ June | +25° | +17° | 110.68499999999999mm | 😊 light summer clothing. |
| ⭐ July | +27° | +20° | 113.79499999999993mm | 😊 light summer clothing. |
| ⭐ August | +27° | +20° | 102.68999999999997mm | 😊 light summer clothing. |
| September | +23° | +16° | 91.56999999999991mm | 🙂 a layer for the evening. |
| October | +16° | +9° | 104.72499999999995mm | 🙂 a layer for the evening. |
| November | +9° | +2° | 59.360000000000014mm | 🧥 a warm jacket. |
| December | +3° | -3° | 70.79499999999996mm | ❄️ a warm coat, hat and non-slip shoes. |
When to visitChicago
Best months: June, July, August and September
Daytime high+23°…+27°
The most comfortable weather of the year — the best time for sightseeing and the outdoors.
Shoulder season: January, February, May and October
Daytime high0°…+19°
Conditions are changeable but workable, with fewer crowds than peak season.
Harder months: March, April, November and December
Daytime high+3°…+13°
The most extreme weather of the year — plan activity for the cooler parts of the day.
In short:The most comfortable months to visit Chicago are June, July and August, with the most pleasant daytime temperatures and low rainfall. The hardest months for active outdoor travel are January, February and March.
Compared to the climate normal
Today’s high
+34°
Normal for this month
+25°
Deviation
+9° warmer than normal
Nearby cities
Bridgeport
1km
+20°
Lower West Side
1km
+20°
Near South Side
2km
+20°
McKinley Park
3km
+20°
Douglas
3km
+20°
Chicago Loop
4km
+19°
Frequently asked questions — Chicago
What is the weather like in Chicago right now?
Right now it is +20° in Chicago. See the hourly forecast above for how it changes through the day.
When is the best time to visit Chicago?
The best months to visit Chicago are September, June and August, when the weather is most comfortable and rainfall is low.
When is the rainy season in Chicago?
Rainfall in Chicago is concentrated in the wetter months; the monthly climate chart above shows when precipitation peaks across the year.
How hot does Chicago get in summer?
Summer is the hottest part of the year in Chicago. Plan outdoor activity for the morning or evening and stay hydrated during the midday heat.