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

In August, Chicago averages 28°C high / 20°C low with about 78 mm of rain; Cleveland averages 27°C high / 20°C low with about 85 mm.

Chicago vs Cleveland in August

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

Chicago vs Cleveland — August climate, side by side

	🇺🇸 Chicago	🇺🇸 Cleveland
Comfort score	81/100 (A)	81/100 (A)
Feels-like high	31°C	29°C
Avg high / low	28° / 20°	27° / 20°
Rainfall	78 mm	85 mm
Rainy days	8	9
Humidity	74%	77%
Air quality (AQI)	56	55

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

Month by month

Chicago 🇺🇸 United Stateshot, a little rain · best September81
Cleveland 🇺🇸 United Stateshot, rainy, muggy air · best September81

Chicago vs Cleveland in August — FAQ

Is August better in Chicago or Cleveland?: Chicago and Cleveland are nearly tied in August — 81 vs 81 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Chicago is hot, a little rain; Cleveland is hot, rainy, muggy air.
What is the weather like in Chicago vs Cleveland in August?: In August, Chicago averages 28°C high / 20°C low with about 78 mm of rain; Cleveland averages 27°C high / 20°C low with about 85 mm.