What is the weather like in Chicago vs Indianapolis in August?

In August, Chicago averages 28°C high / 20°C low with about 78 mm of rain; Indianapolis averages 29°C high / 19°C low with about 94 mm.

Chicago vs Indianapolis in August

Chicago and Indianapolis are nearly tied in August — 81 vs 78 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Chicago is hot, a little rain; Indianapolis is hot, rainy.

Chicago vs Indianapolis — August climate, side by side

	Chicago	Indianapolis
Comfort score	81/100 (A)	78/100 (B)
Feels-like high	31°C	32°C
Avg high / low	28° / 20°	29° / 19°
Rainfall	78 mm	94 mm
Rainy days	8	8
Humidity	74%	72%
Air quality (AQI)	56	54

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

Chicago vs Indianapolis in August — FAQ

Is August better in Chicago or Indianapolis?: Chicago and Indianapolis are nearly tied in August — 81 vs 78 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Chicago is hot, a little rain; Indianapolis is hot, rainy.
What is the weather like in Chicago vs Indianapolis in August?: In August, Chicago averages 28°C high / 20°C low with about 78 mm of rain; Indianapolis averages 29°C high / 19°C low with about 94 mm.