What is the weather like in Chicago vs Kansas City in August?

In August, Chicago averages 28°C high / 20°C low with about 78 mm of rain; Kansas City averages 31°C high / 21°C low with about 112 mm.

Chicago vs Kansas City in August

Chicago is the better pick in August — 81 vs 73 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Chicago is hot, a little rain, while Kansas City is sweltering, rainy.

Chicago vs Kansas City — August climate, side by side

	Chicago	Kansas City
Comfort score	81/100 (A)	73/100 (B)
Feels-like high	31°C	34°C
Avg high / low	28° / 20°	31° / 21°
Rainfall	78 mm	112 mm
Rainy days	8	8
Humidity	74%	69%
Air quality (AQI)	56	55

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

Chicago vs Kansas City in August — FAQ

Is August better in Chicago or Kansas City?: Chicago is the better pick in August — 81 vs 73 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Chicago is hot, a little rain, while Kansas City is sweltering, rainy.
What is the weather like in Chicago vs Kansas City in August?: In August, Chicago averages 28°C high / 20°C low with about 78 mm of rain; Kansas City averages 31°C high / 21°C low with about 112 mm.