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

In August, Chicago averages 28°C high / 20°C low with about 78 mm of rain; Cincinnati averages 29°C high / 17°C low with about 88 mm.

Chicago vs Cincinnati in August

Chicago and Cincinnati are nearly tied in August — 81 vs 79 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Chicago is hot, a little rain; Cincinnati is hot, rainy.

Chicago vs Cincinnati — August climate, side by side

	🇺🇸 Chicago	🇺🇸 Cincinnati
Comfort score	81/100 (A)	79/100 (B)
Feels-like high	31°C	32°C
Avg high / low	28° / 20°	29° / 17°
Rainfall	78 mm	88 mm
Rainy days	8	8
Humidity	74%	72%
Air quality (AQI)	56	61

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

Month by month

Chicago 🇺🇸 United Stateshot, a little rain · best September81
Cincinnati 🇺🇸 United Stateshot, rainy · best September79

Chicago vs Cincinnati in August — FAQ

Is August better in Chicago or Cincinnati?: Chicago and Cincinnati are nearly tied in August — 81 vs 79 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Chicago is hot, a little rain; Cincinnati is hot, rainy.
What is the weather like in Chicago vs Cincinnati in August?: In August, Chicago averages 28°C high / 20°C low with about 78 mm of rain; Cincinnati averages 29°C high / 17°C low with about 88 mm.