Chicago Average Temperature by Month

This page shows the average temperature in each month of the year in Chicago, Illinois. It is based on NOAA data for the years 1991–2020.
What's the Hottest Month in Chicago?
In Chicago, Illinois, the warmest month is July, with an average daily high temperature of 84.9 °F and an average low of 67.7 °F.
What's the Coldest Month in Chicago?
In Chicago, Illinois, the coolest month is January, with an average daily high temperature of 32.4 °F and an average low of 19.0 °F.
Month Avg. High Avg. Low
January 32.4 °F 19.0 °F
February 36.5 °F 22.4 °F
March 47.5 °F 31.5 °F
April 59.5 °F 41.3 °F
May 71.0 °F 52.0 °F
June 80.7 °F 62.2 °F
July 84.9 °F 67.7 °F
August 82.8 °F 66.5 °F
September 76.1 °F 58.7 °F
October 63.3 °F 46.4 °F
November 49.1 °F 34.7 °F
December 37.4 °F 24.8 °F
Year 60.2 °F 44.0 °F
Weather Station Details
Years Station Coordinates
1944–2024 Chicago Midway Airport location
1926–1943 University of Chicago location
1901–1925 Fort Dearborn location