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

In May, Chicago averages 20°C high / 10°C low with about 109 mm of rain; Cleveland averages 20°C high / 12°C low with about 89 mm.

Chicago vs Cleveland in May

Chicago and Cleveland are nearly tied in May — 83 vs 86 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Chicago is nice, rainy, muggy air; Cleveland is nice, rainy.

Chicago vs Cleveland — May climate, side by side

	🇺🇸 Chicago	🇺🇸 Cleveland
Comfort score	83/100 (A)	86/100 (A)
Feels-like high	19°C	20°C
Avg high / low	20° / 10°	20° / 12°
Rainfall	109 mm	89 mm
Rainy days	11	10
Humidity	75%	75%
Air quality (AQI)	55	56

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

Month by month

Chicago 🇺🇸 United Statesnice, rainy, muggy air · best September83
Cleveland 🇺🇸 United Statesnice, rainy · best September86

Chicago vs Cleveland in May — FAQ

Is May better in Chicago or Cleveland?: Chicago and Cleveland are nearly tied in May — 83 vs 86 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Chicago is nice, rainy, muggy air; Cleveland is nice, rainy.
What is the weather like in Chicago vs Cleveland in May?: In May, Chicago averages 20°C high / 10°C low with about 109 mm of rain; Cleveland averages 20°C high / 12°C low with about 89 mm.