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

In October, Chicago averages 18°C high / 9°C low with about 117 mm of rain; Dallas averages 27°C high / 16°C low with about 124 mm.

Chicago vs Dallas in October

Dallas is the better pick in October — 85 vs 73 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Dallas is warm, rainy, clean air, while Chicago is nice, rainy, clean air.

Chicago vs Dallas — October climate, side by side

	Chicago	Dallas
Comfort score	73/100 (B)	85/100 (A)
Feels-like high	16°C	27°C
Avg high / low	18° / 9°	27° / 16°
Rainfall	117 mm	124 mm
Rainy days	10	5
Humidity	70%	61%
Air quality (AQI)	35	39

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

Chicago vs Dallas in October — FAQ

Is October better in Chicago or Dallas?: Dallas is the better pick in October — 85 vs 73 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Dallas is warm, rainy, clean air, while Chicago is nice, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Chicago vs Dallas in October?: In October, Chicago averages 18°C high / 9°C low with about 117 mm of rain; Dallas averages 27°C high / 16°C low with about 124 mm.