What is the weather like in Chicago vs Los Angeles in October?

In October, Chicago averages 18°C high / 9°C low with about 117 mm of rain; Los Angeles averages 28°C high / 16°C low with about 10 mm.

Chicago vs Los Angeles in October

Los Angeles is the better pick in October — 89 vs 73 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Los Angeles is warm, dry, while Chicago is nice, rainy, clean air.

Chicago vs Los Angeles — October climate, side by side

	Chicago	Los Angeles
Comfort score	73/100 (B)	89/100 (A)
Feels-like high	16°C	27°C
Avg high / low	18° / 9°	28° / 16°
Rainfall	117 mm	10 mm
Rainy days	10	1
Humidity	70%	52%
Air quality (AQI)	35	78

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

Chicago vs Los Angeles in October — FAQ

Is October better in Chicago or Los Angeles?: Los Angeles is the better pick in October — 89 vs 73 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Los Angeles is warm, dry, while Chicago is nice, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Chicago vs Los Angeles in October?: In October, Chicago averages 18°C high / 9°C low with about 117 mm of rain; Los Angeles averages 28°C high / 16°C low with about 10 mm.