Weather in Chicago in May
Chicago offers a mild climate with frequent rainfall (avg 14°C, 13 rainy days). Weather score: 7.6/10 · Very good
Avg temp
14°C
Daytime high
18.1°C
Night low
9.9°C
Rainy days
13
Sun per day
9.9 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 May
How warm is it in Chicago in May?
In May, Chicago averages 14°C, with daytime highs of 18.1°C and night lows of 9.9°C.
Does it rain a lot in Chicago in May?
May sees around 13 rainy days and about 130.5 mm of rainfall in Chicago.
Is May a good month to visit Chicago?
May scores 7.6/10 for Chicago. Chicago offers a mild climate with frequent rainfall (avg 14°C, 13 rainy days).