Chicago vs Cincinnati in May

Cincinnati is the better pick in May — 87 vs 83 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Cincinnati is warm, rainy, while Chicago is nice, rainy, muggy air.

Chicago vs Cincinnati — May climate, side by side

🇺🇸 Chicago🇺🇸 Cincinnati
Comfort score83/100 (A)87/100 (A)
Feels-like high19°C24°C
Avg high / low20° / 10°24° / 11°
Rainfall109 mm120 mm
Rainy days1112
Humidity75%73%
Air quality (AQI)5551

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

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Chicago vs Cincinnati in May — FAQ

Is May better in Chicago or Cincinnati?
Cincinnati is the better pick in May — 87 vs 83 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Cincinnati is warm, rainy, while Chicago is nice, rainy, muggy air.
What is the weather like in Chicago vs Cincinnati in May?
In May, Chicago averages 20°C high / 10°C low with about 109 mm of rain; Cincinnati averages 24°C high / 11°C low with about 120 mm.