What is the weather like in Chicago vs Louisville in August?

In August, Chicago averages 28°C high / 20°C low with about 78 mm of rain; Louisville averages 31°C high / 21°C low with about 95 mm.

Chicago vs Louisville in August

Chicago is the better pick in August — 81 vs 74 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Chicago is hot, a little rain, while Louisville is sweltering, rainy.

Chicago vs Louisville — August climate, side by side

	🇺🇸 Chicago	🇺🇸 Louisville
Comfort score	81/100 (A)	74/100 (B)
Feels-like high	31°C	34°C
Avg high / low	28° / 20°	31° / 21°
Rainfall	78 mm	95 mm
Rainy days	8	7
Humidity	74%	75%
Air quality (AQI)	56	59

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

Month by month

Chicago 🇺🇸 United Stateshot, a little rain · best September81
Louisville 🇺🇸 United Statessweltering, rainy · best May74

Chicago vs Louisville in August — FAQ

Is August better in Chicago or Louisville?: Chicago is the better pick in August — 81 vs 74 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Chicago is hot, a little rain, while Louisville is sweltering, rainy.
What is the weather like in Chicago vs Louisville in August?: In August, Chicago averages 28°C high / 20°C low with about 78 mm of rain; Louisville averages 31°C high / 21°C low with about 95 mm.