SeasonMapChicago vs New Orleans in May
Chicago is the better pick in May — 83 vs 67 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Chicago is nice, rainy, muggy air, while New Orleans is hot, soaked, muggy air.
Chicago vs New Orleans — May climate, side by side
| Chicago | New Orleans | |
|---|---|---|
| Comfort score | 83/100 (A) | 67/100 (C) |
| Feels-like high | 19°C | 33°C |
| Avg high / low | 20° / 10° | 30° / 21° |
| Rainfall | 109 mm | 190 mm |
| Rainy days | 11 | 8 |
| Humidity | 75% | 77% |
| Air quality (AQI) | 55 | 58 |
Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.
Chicago vs New Orleans in May — FAQ
- Is May better in Chicago or New Orleans?
- Chicago is the better pick in May — 83 vs 67 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Chicago is nice, rainy, muggy air, while New Orleans is hot, soaked, muggy air.
- What is the weather like in Chicago vs New Orleans in May?
- In May, Chicago averages 20°C high / 10°C low with about 109 mm of rain; New Orleans averages 30°C high / 21°C low with about 190 mm.