What is the weather like in Chicago vs Memphis in October?

In October, Chicago averages 18°C high / 9°C low with about 117 mm of rain; Memphis averages 25°C high / 13°C low with about 104 mm.

Chicago vs Memphis in October

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

Chicago vs Memphis — October climate, side by side

	Chicago	Memphis
Comfort score	73/100 (B)	89/100 (A)
Feels-like high	16°C	24°C
Avg high / low	18° / 9°	25° / 13°
Rainfall	117 mm	104 mm
Rainy days	10	6
Humidity	70%	66%
Air quality (AQI)	35	40

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

Chicago vs Memphis in October — FAQ

Is October better in Chicago or Memphis?: Memphis is the better pick in October — 89 vs 73 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Memphis is warm, rainy, clean air, while Chicago is nice, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Chicago vs Memphis in October?: In October, Chicago averages 18°C high / 9°C low with about 117 mm of rain; Memphis averages 25°C high / 13°C low with about 104 mm.