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

In May, Chicago averages 20°C high / 10°C low with about 109 mm of rain; Indianapolis averages 23°C high / 13°C low with about 131 mm.

Chicago vs Indianapolis in May

Indianapolis is the better pick in May — 88 vs 83 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Indianapolis is nice, rainy, clean air, while Chicago is nice, rainy, muggy air.

Chicago vs Indianapolis — May climate, side by side

	🇺🇸 Chicago	🇺🇸 Indianapolis
Comfort score	83/100 (A)	88/100 (A)
Feels-like high	19°C	23°C
Avg high / low	20° / 10°	23° / 13°
Rainfall	109 mm	131 mm
Rainy days	11	12
Humidity	75%	71%
Air quality (AQI)	55	48

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

Month by month

Chicago 🇺🇸 United Statesnice, rainy, muggy air · best September83
Indianapolis 🇺🇸 United Statesnice, rainy, clean air · best September88

Chicago vs Indianapolis in May — FAQ

Is May better in Chicago or Indianapolis?: Indianapolis is the better pick in May — 88 vs 83 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Indianapolis is nice, rainy, clean air, while Chicago is nice, rainy, muggy air.
What is the weather like in Chicago vs Indianapolis in May?: In May, Chicago averages 20°C high / 10°C low with about 109 mm of rain; Indianapolis averages 23°C high / 13°C low with about 131 mm.