What to wear in Chicago by month
Climate normals and clothing capsules for Chicago, month by month.
These are 2015–2024 climate normals (Open-Meteo archive), not a forecast. For actual trip dates, use the 7-day packing page.
January
−6…+1 °C
Typical: −6…+1 °C. Rainy days expected: 10.
- A warm mid layer (sweater or fleece)
- An insulated jacket
- Hat, gloves and a scarf
- A compact umbrella
- Waterproof shoes
February
−6…+3 °C
Typical: −6…+3 °C. Rainy days expected: 8.
- A warm mid layer (sweater or fleece)
- An insulated jacket
- Hat, gloves and a scarf
- A compact umbrella
- Waterproof shoes
March
0…+8 °C
Typical: 0…+8 °C. Rainy days expected: 11.
- A warm mid layer (sweater or fleece)
- An insulated jacket
- A compact umbrella
- Waterproof shoes
April
+4…+13 °C
Typical: +4…+13 °C. Rainy days expected: 14.
- A warm mid layer (sweater or fleece)
- A light jacket for evenings
- A compact umbrella
- A waterproof shell
- Waterproof shoes
May
+11…+20 °C
Typical: +11…+20 °C. Rainy days expected: 13.
- A warm mid layer (sweater or fleece)
- A light jacket for evenings
- A compact umbrella
- A waterproof shell
- Waterproof shoes
June
+17…+26 °C
Typical: +17…+26 °C. Rainy days expected: 13.
- Light, breathable clothes for warm afternoons
- A compact umbrella
- A waterproof shell
- Waterproof shoes
- Sunglasses and sun protection
July
+19…+27 °C
Typical: +19…+27 °C. Rainy days expected: 12.
- Light, breathable clothes for warm afternoons
- A compact umbrella
- A waterproof shell
- Waterproof shoes
- Sunglasses and sun protection
August
+19…+27 °C
Typical: +19…+27 °C. Rainy days expected: 12.
- Light, breathable clothes for warm afternoons
- A compact umbrella
- A waterproof shell
- Waterproof shoes
- Sunglasses and sun protection
September
+17…+24 °C
Typical: +17…+24 °C. Rainy days expected: 10.
- Light, breathable clothes for warm afternoons
- A compact umbrella
October
+10…+17 °C
Typical: +10…+17 °C. Rainy days expected: 12.
- A warm mid layer (sweater or fleece)
- A light jacket for evenings
- A compact umbrella
- A waterproof shell
- Waterproof shoes
November
+3…+10 °C
Typical: +3…+10 °C. Rainy days expected: 8.
- A warm mid layer (sweater or fleece)
- A light jacket for evenings
- A compact umbrella
December
−2…+4 °C
Typical: −2…+4 °C. Rainy days expected: 9.
- A warm mid layer (sweater or fleece)
- An insulated jacket
- Hat, gloves and a scarf
- A compact umbrella
- Waterproof shoes
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