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

In May, Chicago averages 20°C high / 10°C low with about 109 mm of rain; Houston averages 31°C high / 21°C low with about 146 mm.

Chicago vs Houston in May

Chicago is the better pick in May — 83 vs 68 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Chicago is nice, rainy, muggy air, while Houston is hot, rainy, muggy air.

Chicago vs Houston — May climate, side by side

	Chicago	Houston
Comfort score	83/100 (A)	68/100 (C)
Feels-like high	19°C	33°C
Avg high / low	20° / 10°	31° / 21°
Rainfall	109 mm	146 mm
Rainy days	11	7
Humidity	75%	79%
Air quality (AQI)	55	58

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

Chicago vs Houston in May — FAQ

Is May better in Chicago or Houston?: Chicago is the better pick in May — 83 vs 68 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Chicago is nice, rainy, muggy air, while Houston is hot, rainy, muggy air.
What is the weather like in Chicago vs Houston in May?: In May, Chicago averages 20°C high / 10°C low with about 109 mm of rain; Houston averages 31°C high / 21°C low with about 146 mm.