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Chicago in November: weather & travel advice
This month's data profile
Clear transition month
Chicago in November is climatically mixed. The average daily high is around 8 °C. With about 9 rainy days it is moderate.
Historical monthly averages, not a weather forecast. Individual days and years can differ substantially.
Rank among 12 monthly averages
44/100 · #7
Warmth
#8
Dryness
#2
Sun
#10
Published best categories: none
Chicago · NovemberPhoto: G B_NZ · CC BY-SA 2.0Climate facts
- Average high
- 8 °C
- Average low
- 3 °C
- Rainy days (est.)
- 9 rainy days (est.)
- Sun (est.)
- 2 h/day
- Humidity
- 79 %
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October | 15 | 10 | 11 | 93 | 3.4 | 76 | 4.9 | 58 |
| November (selected) | 8 | 3 | 9 | 64 | 2.2 | 79 | 5.5 | 44 |
| December | 3 | -2 | 9 | 55 | 1.6 | 85 | 5.5 | 37 |
How do the previous and next months compare?
Baseline: November (44/100)
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October | +14 | +7.1 °C | +6.4 °C | +1.7 | +28.7 mm | +1.2 h | -3.3 % | -0.5 m/s |
| December | -7 | -5.7 °C | -5.1 °C | ±0 | -8.6 mm | -0.6 h | +5.7 % | +0.1 m/s |
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Frequently asked questions
How warm is Chicago in November?
The average daily high is around 8 °C, with an average daily low of about 3 °C.
Does it rain a lot in Chicago in November?
The curated estimate is about 9 rainy days per month, not a directly measured long-term average. Total precipitation averages around 64 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. November is not among them.