Chicago Loop in April

5.9out of 10

Possible, with caveats

Cool: highs only around 13°C. Frequent rain: about 12 rainy days.

13°CAvg high
5°CAvg low
12Rainy days (107 mm)
13:08 hDaylight
06:17Sunrise · 19:25 Sunset

Why this score

  • Cool: highs only around 13°C
  • Frequent rain: about 12 rainy days

What to wear and pack

  • A warm jacket
  • Rain jacket or compact umbrella

How reliable is the forecast?

Rainfall in April is fairly consistent from year to year (2.7 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.

Year at a glance

0° -7° J 1° -5° F 7° -1° M 13° 5° A 19° 11° M 25° 17° J 28° 20° J 27° 20° A 23° 15° S 16° 9° O 9° 2° N 3° -3° D Rainy days

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January 0°C-7°C58 mm 9– – 3.9
February 1°C-5°C52 mm 7– – 4.3
March 7°C-1°C66 mm 10– – 5.1
April 13°C5°C107 mm 12– – 5.9
May 19°C11°C104 mm 12– – 6.9
June 25°C17°C93 mm 12– – 7.5
July 28°C20°C86 mm 11– – 7.6
August 27°C20°C92 mm 11– – 7.6
September 23°C15°C74 mm 9– – 7.9
October 16°C9°C82 mm 10– – 6.9
November 9°C2°C67 mm 9– – 5.8
December 3°C-3°C59 mm 9– – 4.4

Frequently asked questions

How hot is Chicago Loop in April?

Daytime highs average 13°C and nights about 5°C.

When is the best time to visit Chicago Loop?

The best months are September, July, August, June.