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

In January, Chicago averages 1°C high / -6°C low with about 44 mm of rain; Indiana Dunes National Park averages 1°C high / -5°C low with about 60 mm.

Chicago vs Indiana Dunes National Park in January

Indiana Dunes National Park is the better pick in January — 55 vs 40 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Indiana Dunes National Park is freezing, a little rain, clean air, while Chicago is freezing, a little rain, clean air.

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

	🇺🇸 Chicago	🇺🇸 Indiana Dunes National Park
Comfort score	40/100 (F)	55/100 (D)
Feels-like high	-4°C	-4°C
Avg high / low	1° / -6°	1° / -5°
Rainfall	44 mm	60 mm
Rainy days	6	9
Humidity	74%	77%
Air quality (AQI)	43	35

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

Month by month

Chicago 🇺🇸 United Statesfreezing, a little rain, clean air · best September40
Indiana Dunes National Park 🇺🇸 United Statesfreezing, a little rain, clean air · best May55

Chicago vs Indiana Dunes National Park in January — FAQ

Is January better in Chicago or Indiana Dunes National Park?: Indiana Dunes National Park is the better pick in January — 55 vs 40 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Indiana Dunes National Park is freezing, a little rain, clean air, while Chicago is freezing, a little rain, clean air.
What is the weather like in Chicago vs Indiana Dunes National Park in January?: In January, Chicago averages 1°C high / -6°C low with about 44 mm of rain; Indiana Dunes National Park averages 1°C high / -5°C low with about 60 mm.