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

In October, Atlanta averages 24°C high / 14°C low with about 85 mm of rain; Chicago averages 18°C high / 9°C low with about 117 mm.

Atlanta vs Chicago in October

Atlanta is the better pick in October — 91 vs 73 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Atlanta is warm, rainy, clean air, while Chicago is nice, rainy, clean air.

Atlanta vs Chicago — October climate, side by side

	Atlanta	Chicago
Comfort score	91/100 (S)	73/100 (B)
Feels-like high	24°C	16°C
Avg high / low	24° / 14°	18° / 9°
Rainfall	85 mm	117 mm
Rainy days	5	10
Humidity	69%	70%
Air quality (AQI)	44	35

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

Atlanta vs Chicago in October — FAQ

Is October better in Atlanta or Chicago?: Atlanta is the better pick in October — 91 vs 73 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Atlanta is warm, rainy, clean air, while Chicago is nice, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Atlanta vs Chicago in October?: In October, Atlanta averages 24°C high / 14°C low with about 85 mm of rain; Chicago averages 18°C high / 9°C low with about 117 mm.