What is the weather like in Chicago vs Cincinnati in April?

In April, Chicago averages 14°C high / 5°C low with about 94 mm of rain; Cincinnati averages 18°C high / 5°C low with about 108 mm.

Chicago vs Cincinnati in April

Cincinnati is the better pick in April — 76 vs 71 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Cincinnati is nice, rainy, clean air, while Chicago is cool, rainy, clean air.

Chicago vs Cincinnati — April climate, side by side

	🇺🇸 Chicago	🇺🇸 Cincinnati
Comfort score	71/100 (B)	76/100 (B)
Feels-like high	11°C	17°C
Avg high / low	14° / 5°	18° / 5°
Rainfall	94 mm	108 mm
Rainy days	10	10
Humidity	71%	66%
Air quality (AQI)	46	42

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

Month by month

Chicago 🇺🇸 United Statescool, rainy, clean air · best September71
Cincinnati 🇺🇸 United Statesnice, rainy, clean air · best September76

Chicago vs Cincinnati in April — FAQ

Is April better in Chicago or Cincinnati?: Cincinnati is the better pick in April — 76 vs 71 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Cincinnati is nice, rainy, clean air, while Chicago is cool, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Chicago vs Cincinnati in April?: In April, Chicago averages 14°C high / 5°C low with about 94 mm of rain; Cincinnati averages 18°C high / 5°C low with about 108 mm.