Chicago Loop in February

4.3out of 10

Not the best time

Cold: highs around 1°C. Some rain: about 7 rainy days.

1°CAvg high
-5°CAvg low
7Rainy days (52 mm)
10:22 hDaylight
06:54Sunrise · 17:16 Sunset

Why this score

  • Cold: highs around 1°C
  • Some rain: about 7 rainy days
  • Nights fall to about -5°C

What to wear and pack

  • Winter coat, hat and scarf
  • Gloves for freezing mornings

How reliable is the forecast?

Rainfall in February is fairly consistent from year to year (2.8 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 February?

Daytime highs average 1°C and nights about -5°C.

When is the best time to visit Chicago Loop?

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