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Chicago in April: weather & travel advice
This month's data profile
Rain shapes the decision
Chicago in April is climatically mixed. The average daily high is around 10 °C. With about 12 rainy days it is wet.
Historical monthly averages, not a weather forecast. Individual days and years can differ substantially.
Rank among 12 monthly averages
41/100 · #9
Warmth
#7
Dryness
#8
Sun
#5
Published best categories: none
Chicago · AprilPhoto: G B_NZ · CC BY-SA 2.0Climate facts
- Average high
- 10 °C
- Average low
- 4 °C
- Rainy days (est.)
- 12 rainy days (est.)
- Sun (est.)
- 6 h/day
- Humidity
- 81 %
Climate evidence with direct month comparison
The highlighted row is the selected month. Precipitation total and rainy days are separate monthly averages.
| Month | Avg high °C | Avg low °C | Rainy days (est.) | Precipitation mm | Sun h/day (est.) | Humidity % | Wind m/s | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March | 5 | -0 | 10 | 65 | 4.3 | 81 | 4.7 | 41 |
| April (selected) | 10 | 4 | 12 | 95 | 5.6 | 81 | 4.3 | 41 |
| May | 15 | 9 | 13 | 106 | 6.6 | 82 | 3.5 | 52 |
How do the previous and next months compare?
Baseline: April (41/100)
Positive and negative values show the change from the selected month.
| Score Δ | Average high Δ | Average low Δ | Rainy days Δ | Rain Δ | Sun Δ | Humidity Δ | Wind Δ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March | ±0 | -4.8 °C | -4.2 °C | -2.8 | -29.9 mm | -1.3 h | +0.7 % | +0.3 m/s |
| May | +11 | +5.1 °C | +4.9 °C | +0.8 | +11 mm | +1 h | +1.3 % | -0.8 m/s |
All twelve months in context
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Frequently asked questions
How warm is Chicago in April?
The average daily high is around 10 °C, with an average daily low of about 4 °C.
Does it rain a lot in Chicago in April?
The curated estimate is about 12 rainy days per month, not a directly measured long-term average. Total precipitation averages around 95 mm for the month. A rainy day does not mean all-day rain.
When is the best time to visit Chicago?
By the climate score, June, July, August and September are the strongest months for Chicago. April is not among them.