What is the weather like in Chicago vs Indiana Dunes National Park in December?

In December, Chicago averages 4°C high / -3°C low with about 48 mm of rain; Indiana Dunes National Park averages 4°C high / -2°C low with about 56 mm.

Chicago vs Indiana Dunes National Park in December

Indiana Dunes National Park is the better pick in December — 63 vs 46 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Indiana Dunes National Park is freezing, a little rain, clean air, while Chicago is cold, a little rain, clean air.

Chicago vs Indiana Dunes National Park — December climate, side by side

	🇺🇸 Chicago	🇺🇸 Indiana Dunes National Park
Comfort score	46/100 (F)	63/100 (C)
Feels-like high	0°C	-1°C
Avg high / low	4° / -3°	4° / -2°
Rainfall	48 mm	56 mm
Rainy days	6	8
Humidity	73%	76%
Air quality (AQI)	37	33

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

Month by month

Chicago 🇺🇸 United Statescold, a little rain, clean air · best September46
Indiana Dunes National Park 🇺🇸 United Statesfreezing, a little rain, clean air · best May63

Chicago vs Indiana Dunes National Park in December — FAQ

Is December better in Chicago or Indiana Dunes National Park?: Indiana Dunes National Park is the better pick in December — 63 vs 46 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Indiana Dunes National Park is freezing, a little rain, clean air, while Chicago is cold, a little rain, clean air.
What is the weather like in Chicago vs Indiana Dunes National Park in December?: In December, Chicago averages 4°C high / -3°C low with about 48 mm of rain; Indiana Dunes National Park averages 4°C high / -2°C low with about 56 mm.