SeasonMapChicago vs Maui: which is better, month by month
Maui beats Chicago in 10 of 12 months — its lead peaks in January (86 vs 40) — and they are within 3 points in June and September.
Each place is scored under the lens that suits its type — they are different kinds of destination, so the scores are each place at its own best. Comfort is SeasonMap's 0–100 estimate from ERA5 climate normals, not a forecast.
Chicago vs Maui — all 12 months
| Month | Chicago | Maui | Winner | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40Ffreezing, a little rain, clean air | 86Anice, rainy, clean air | Maui | 46 |
| February | 49Ffreezing, a little rain, clean air | 84Acool, rainy, clean air | Maui | 35 |
| March | 64Ccold, a little rain, clean air | 84Acool, rainy, clean air | Maui | 20 |
| April | 71Bcool, rainy, clean air | 83Anice, rainy, clean air | Maui | 12 |
| May | 83Anice, rainy, muggy air | 87Anice, rainy, clean air | Maui | 4 |
| June | 86Awarm, rainy | 88Anice, a little rain, clean air | Tie | 2 |
| July | 76Bhot, rainy, muggy air | 87Anice, rainy, clean air | Maui | 11 |
| August | 81Ahot, a little rain | 88Anice, rainy, clean air | Maui | 7 |
| September | 91Swarm, a little rain, clean air | 88Anice, a little rain, clean air | Tie | 3 |
| October | 73Bnice, rainy, clean air | 87Anice, rainy, clean air | Maui | 14 |
| November | 62Ccold, a little rain, clean air | 85Anice, rainy, clean air | Maui | 23 |
| December | 46Fcold, a little rain, clean air | 81Acool, rainy, clean air | Maui | 35 |
A month is a tie when the two are within 3 points. The widest gap is January (40 vs 86). Tap a month for that month's temperature, rain, humidity and air quality side by side.