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

In August, Charleston averages 31°C high / 25°C low with about 169 mm of rain; Chicago averages 28°C high / 20°C low with about 78 mm.

Charleston vs Chicago in August

Chicago is the better pick in August — 81 vs 59 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Chicago is hot, a little rain, while Charleston is sweltering, soaked, muggy air.

Charleston vs Chicago — August climate, side by side

	Charleston	Chicago
Comfort score	59/100 (D)	81/100 (A)
Feels-like high	36°C	31°C
Avg high / low	31° / 25°	28° / 20°
Rainfall	169 mm	78 mm
Rainy days	12	8
Humidity	83%	74%
Air quality (AQI)	56	56

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

Charleston vs Chicago in August — FAQ

Is August better in Charleston or Chicago?: Chicago is the better pick in August — 81 vs 59 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Chicago is hot, a little rain, while Charleston is sweltering, soaked, muggy air.
What is the weather like in Charleston vs Chicago in August?: In August, Charleston averages 31°C high / 25°C low with about 169 mm of rain; Chicago averages 28°C high / 20°C low with about 78 mm.