
However at November average drops to about 41 ☏ (+5 ☌) predicting approach of cold winter.

Pleasant averages of 64 ☏ (+18 ☌) and 52 ☏ (+11 ☌) of September and October respectively are combined with lesser probability of storm and create perfect condition for all kinds of available entertainment. Also this is reason for September-October to be most popular time to visit the city. Thus fall is favorite season for many locals. Significant body of water cools down slower than inland regions keep shores warmer. Autumn in ChicagoĪt autumn role of the Michigan Lake in forming weather of the city is opposite. July - Taste of Chicago Square Roots Festival.Īugust - Chicago Air and Water Show Lollapalooza.Īugust-September - Chicago Fringe Festival. June - Do Division Street Fest & Sidewalk Sale Chicago Blues Festival Gay Pride Chicago. The lake affects humidity yet limits precipitation.

Oddly enough evaporating waters of the lake aren’t increasing precipitation. Precipitation is especially frequent at August when monthly average amount of it reaches 4.9” (125 mm). This is convenient feature especially when temperature rises to 95 ☏ (+35 ☌). It is warmer in city thus cooler and denser air from above the lake causes frequent light breeze. At summer air temperature of is between 68-73 ☏ (+20 and +23 ☌). March-April – Easter celebrations and Chicago Improv Festival.Īpril – Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo.Ĭhicago is called “City of winds” for reason. However April and May are good time to visit the city for it is time of blossom in numerous parks and gardens. At March and April weather may seem colder due to mentioned movement of air masses. Average temperature gradually rises from 37 ☏ (+3 ☌) at March to 59 ☏ (+15 ☌) at May. Regarding given above spring in Chicago is windy, cool and rather rainy. When density of clouds reaches certain point moist is fall as precipitation. Such collision results high cloudiness of the season. Tone of weather of spring in Chicago is set by collision of warm inland air masses and cold air blown from above the Michigan Lake. Thus late spring as well as late autumn is the best time to visit Chicago. It is the rainiest season with short torrential showers and thunderstorms. Moreover there are occasional snowfalls and severe cold with -4 ☏ (-20 ☌).Īnd summer is long and hot with range of average temperature between 73-82 ☏ (+23 and +28 ☌) with occasional leaps up to 95 ☏ (+35 ☌). Average temperature of the season is about 30 ☏ (-1 ☌) but due to high humidity it may seem colder. Winters are rather cold with frequent snow. However movement of air masses from the Michigan Lake makes weather tricky. The city lies within the zone of moderate continental climate thus season are pronounced here.
