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

In May, Chicago averages 20°C high / 10°C low with about 109 mm of rain; Kansas City averages 25°C high / 14°C low with about 146 mm.

Chicago vs Kansas City in May

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

Chicago vs Kansas City — May climate, side by side

	🇺🇸 Chicago	🇺🇸 Kansas City
Comfort score	83/100 (A)	88/100 (A)
Feels-like high	19°C	25°C
Avg high / low	20° / 10°	25° / 14°
Rainfall	109 mm	146 mm
Rainy days	11	11
Humidity	75%	70%
Air quality (AQI)	55	50

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

Month by month

Chicago 🇺🇸 United Statesnice, rainy, muggy air · best September83
Kansas City 🇺🇸 United Stateswarm, rainy, clean air · best May88

Chicago vs Kansas City in May — FAQ

Is May better in Chicago or Kansas City?: Kansas City is the better pick in May — 88 vs 83 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Kansas City is warm, rainy, clean air, while Chicago is nice, rainy, muggy air.
What is the weather like in Chicago vs Kansas City in May?: In May, Chicago averages 20°C high / 10°C low with about 109 mm of rain; Kansas City averages 25°C high / 14°C low with about 146 mm.