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

In October, Chicago averages 18°C high / 9°C low with about 117 mm of rain; Kansas City averages 21°C high / 9°C low with about 71 mm.

Chicago vs Kansas City in October

Kansas City is the better pick in October — 83 vs 73 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Kansas City is nice, a little rain, clean air, while Chicago is nice, rainy, clean air.

Chicago vs Kansas City — October climate, side by side

	🇺🇸 Chicago	🇺🇸 Kansas City
Comfort score	73/100 (B)	83/100 (A)
Feels-like high	16°C	19°C
Avg high / low	18° / 9°	21° / 9°
Rainfall	117 mm	71 mm
Rainy days	10	6
Humidity	70%	64%
Air quality (AQI)	35	31

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

Month by month

Chicago vs Kansas City in October — FAQ

Is October better in Chicago or Kansas City?: Kansas City is the better pick in October — 83 vs 73 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Kansas City is nice, a little rain, clean air, while Chicago is nice, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Chicago vs Kansas City in October?: In October, Chicago averages 18°C high / 9°C low with about 117 mm of rain; Kansas City averages 21°C high / 9°C low with about 71 mm.