Weather in Chicago in January
Chicago offers cool weather with occasional showers (avg -3.8°C, 10 rainy days). Weather score: 3.4/10 · Okay
Avg temp
-3.8°C
Daytime high
-0.4°C
Night low
-7.2°C
Rainy days
10
Sun per day
5 h
Chicago climate table – all 12 months
| Month | Avg temp | High | Low | Rainy days | Sun/day | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -3.8°C | -0.4°C | -7.2°C | 10 | 5 h | 3.4/10 |
| February | -3.4°C | 0.6°C | -7.6°C | 9 | 6.6 h | 4.6/10 |
| March | 2.2°C | 6.1°C | -1.4°C | 11 | 7.9 h | 4.9/10 |
| April | 7.7°C | 11.8°C | 3.6°C | 13 | 8.8 h | 6.8/10 |
| May | 14°C | 18.1°C | 9.9°C | 13 | 9.9 h | 7.6/10 |
| June | 20°C | 24.2°C | 15.9°C | 12 | 11.6 h | 8.8/10 |
| July | 22.6°C | 26.2°C | 19°C | 12 | 12 h | 8.8/10 |
| August | 22.5°C | 26°C | 19°C | 12 | 11.5 h | 8.8/10 |
| September | 19.6°C | 23.2°C | 16.1°C | 10 | 9.6 h | 8.8/10 |
| October | 12.5°C | 16°C | 9.2°C | 12 | 7.2 h | 6.9/10 |
| November | 4.9°C | 8.3°C | 1.5°C | 7 | 6.1 h | 5.4/10 |
| December | 0.6°C | 3.8°C | -2.4°C | 8 | 5 h | 3.9/10 |
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Frequently asked questions about Chicago in January
How warm is it in Chicago in January?
In January, Chicago averages -3.8°C, with daytime highs of -0.4°C and night lows of -7.2°C.
Does it rain a lot in Chicago in January?
January sees around 10 rainy days and about 60.4 mm of rainfall in Chicago.
Is January a good month to visit Chicago?
January scores 3.4/10 for Chicago. Chicago offers cool weather with occasional showers (avg -3.8°C, 10 rainy days).