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

In October, Chicago averages 18°C high / 9°C low with about 117 mm of rain; Cleveland averages 18°C high / 11°C low with about 89 mm.

Chicago vs Cleveland in October

Cleveland is the better pick in October — 78 vs 73 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Cleveland is nice, rainy, clean air, while Chicago is nice, rainy, clean air.

Chicago vs Cleveland — October climate, side by side

	🇺🇸 Chicago	🇺🇸 Cleveland
Comfort score	73/100 (B)	78/100 (B)
Feels-like high	16°C	17°C
Avg high / low	18° / 9°	18° / 11°
Rainfall	117 mm	89 mm
Rainy days	10	11
Humidity	70%	73%
Air quality (AQI)	35	35

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

Month by month

Chicago 🇺🇸 United Statesnice, rainy, clean air · best September73
Cleveland 🇺🇸 United Statesnice, rainy, clean air · best September78

Chicago vs Cleveland in October — FAQ

Is October better in Chicago or Cleveland?: Cleveland is the better pick in October — 78 vs 73 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Cleveland is nice, rainy, clean air, while Chicago is nice, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Chicago vs Cleveland in October?: In October, Chicago averages 18°C high / 9°C low with about 117 mm of rain; Cleveland averages 18°C high / 11°C low with about 89 mm.