What is the weather like in Atlanta vs Chicago in August?

In August, Atlanta averages 32°C high / 22°C low with about 143 mm of rain; Chicago averages 28°C high / 20°C low with about 78 mm.

Atlanta vs Chicago in August

Chicago is the better pick in August — 81 vs 65 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Chicago is hot, a little rain, while Atlanta is sweltering, rainy, muggy air.

Atlanta vs Chicago — August climate, side by side

	Atlanta	Chicago
Comfort score	65/100 (C)	81/100 (A)
Feels-like high	36°C	31°C
Avg high / low	32° / 22°	28° / 20°
Rainfall	143 mm	78 mm
Rainy days	11	8
Humidity	77%	74%
Air quality (AQI)	70	56

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Atlanta vs Chicago in August — FAQ

Is August better in Atlanta or Chicago?: Chicago is the better pick in August — 81 vs 65 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Chicago is hot, a little rain, while Atlanta is sweltering, rainy, muggy air.
What is the weather like in Atlanta vs Chicago in August?: In August, Atlanta averages 32°C high / 22°C low with about 143 mm of rain; Chicago averages 28°C high / 20°C low with about 78 mm.