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

In May, Chicago averages 20°C high / 10°C low with about 109 mm of rain; Louisville averages 25°C high / 14°C low with about 113 mm.

Chicago vs Louisville in May

Louisville is the better pick in May — 89 vs 83 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Louisville is warm, rainy, clean air, while Chicago is nice, rainy, muggy air.

Chicago vs Louisville — May climate, side by side

	🇺🇸 Chicago	🇺🇸 Louisville
Comfort score	83/100 (A)	89/100 (A)
Feels-like high	19°C	26°C
Avg high / low	20° / 10°	25° / 14°
Rainfall	109 mm	113 mm
Rainy days	11	10
Humidity	75%	75%
Air quality (AQI)	55	48

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

Month by month

Chicago 🇺🇸 United Statesnice, rainy, muggy air · best September83
Louisville 🇺🇸 United Stateswarm, rainy, clean air · best May89

Chicago vs Louisville in May — FAQ

Is May better in Chicago or Louisville?: Louisville is the better pick in May — 89 vs 83 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Louisville is warm, rainy, clean air, while Chicago is nice, rainy, muggy air.
What is the weather like in Chicago vs Louisville in May?: In May, Chicago averages 20°C high / 10°C low with about 109 mm of rain; Louisville averages 25°C high / 14°C low with about 113 mm.