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

In October, Chicago averages 18°C high / 9°C low with about 117 mm of rain; Houston averages 29°C high / 18°C low with about 82 mm.

Chicago vs Houston in October

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

Chicago vs Houston — October climate, side by side

	Chicago	Houston
Comfort score	73/100 (B)	78/100 (B)
Feels-like high	16°C	30°C
Avg high / low	18° / 9°	29° / 18°
Rainfall	117 mm	82 mm
Rainy days	10	6
Humidity	70%	72%
Air quality (AQI)	35	45

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

Chicago vs Houston in October — FAQ

Is October better in Chicago or Houston?: Houston is the better pick in October — 78 vs 73 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Houston is hot, rainy, clean air, while Chicago is nice, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Chicago vs Houston in October?: In October, Chicago averages 18°C high / 9°C low with about 117 mm of rain; Houston averages 29°C high / 18°C low with about 82 mm.