What is the weather like in Austin vs Chicago in December?

In December, Austin averages 20°C high / 8°C low with about 74 mm of rain; Chicago averages 4°C high / -3°C low with about 48 mm.

Austin vs Chicago in December

Austin is the better pick in December — 76 vs 46 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Austin is nice, a little rain, clean air, while Chicago is cold, a little rain, clean air.

Austin vs Chicago — December climate, side by side

	Austin	Chicago
Comfort score	76/100 (B)	46/100 (F)
Feels-like high	18°C	0°C
Avg high / low	20° / 8°	4° / -3°
Rainfall	74 mm	48 mm
Rainy days	6	6
Humidity	70%	73%
Air quality (AQI)	31	37

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

Austin vs Chicago in December — FAQ

Is December better in Austin or Chicago?: Austin is the better pick in December — 76 vs 46 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Austin is nice, a little rain, clean air, while Chicago is cold, a little rain, clean air.
What is the weather like in Austin vs Chicago in December?: In December, Austin averages 20°C high / 8°C low with about 74 mm of rain; Chicago averages 4°C high / -3°C low with about 48 mm.