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

In October, Chicago averages 18°C high / 9°C low with about 117 mm of rain; Columbus averages 20°C high / 8°C low with about 74 mm.

Chicago vs Columbus in October

Columbus is the better pick in October — 81 vs 73 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Columbus is nice, a little rain, clean air, while Chicago is nice, rainy, clean air.

Chicago vs Columbus — October climate, side by side

	🇺🇸 Chicago	🇺🇸 Columbus
Comfort score	73/100 (B)	81/100 (A)
Feels-like high	16°C	18°C
Avg high / low	18° / 9°	20° / 8°
Rainfall	117 mm	74 mm
Rainy days	10	8
Humidity	70%	69%
Air quality (AQI)	35	33

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

Month by month

Chicago 🇺🇸 United Statesnice, rainy, clean air · best September73
Columbus 🇺🇸 United Statesnice, a little rain, clean air · best September81

Chicago vs Columbus in October — FAQ

Is October better in Chicago or Columbus?: Columbus is the better pick in October — 81 vs 73 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Columbus is nice, a little rain, clean air, while Chicago is nice, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Chicago vs Columbus in October?: In October, Chicago averages 18°C high / 9°C low with about 117 mm of rain; Columbus averages 20°C high / 8°C low with about 74 mm.