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

In May, Chicago averages 20°C high / 10°C low with about 109 mm of rain; Columbus averages 23°C high / 11°C low with about 123 mm.

Chicago vs Columbus in May

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

Chicago vs Columbus — May climate, side by side

	🇺🇸 Chicago	🇺🇸 Columbus
Comfort score	83/100 (A)	87/100 (A)
Feels-like high	19°C	23°C
Avg high / low	20° / 10°	23° / 11°
Rainfall	109 mm	123 mm
Rainy days	11	12
Humidity	75%	73%
Air quality (AQI)	55	49

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

Month by month

Chicago 🇺🇸 United Statesnice, rainy, muggy air · best September83
Columbus 🇺🇸 United Statesnice, rainy, clean air · best September87

Chicago vs Columbus in May — FAQ

Is May better in Chicago or Columbus?: Columbus is the better pick in May — 87 vs 83 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Columbus is nice, rainy, clean air, while Chicago is nice, rainy, muggy air.
What is the weather like in Chicago vs Columbus in May?: In May, Chicago averages 20°C high / 10°C low with about 109 mm of rain; Columbus averages 23°C high / 11°C low with about 123 mm.