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

In October, Austin averages 29°C high / 17°C low with about 91 mm of rain; Chicago averages 18°C high / 9°C low with about 117 mm.

Austin vs Chicago in October

Austin is the better pick in October — 81 vs 73 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Austin is hot, rainy, clean air, while Chicago is nice, rainy, clean air.

Austin vs Chicago — October climate, side by side

	Austin	Chicago
Comfort score	81/100 (A)	73/100 (B)
Feels-like high	29°C	16°C
Avg high / low	29° / 17°	18° / 9°
Rainfall	91 mm	117 mm
Rainy days	6	10
Humidity	62%	70%
Air quality (AQI)	38	35

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

Austin vs Chicago in October — FAQ

Is October better in Austin or Chicago?: Austin is the better pick in October — 81 vs 73 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Austin is hot, rainy, clean air, while Chicago is nice, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Austin vs Chicago in October?: In October, Austin averages 29°C high / 17°C low with about 91 mm of rain; Chicago averages 18°C high / 9°C low with about 117 mm.