SeasonMapChicago vs New Orleans in October
New Orleans is the better pick in October — 79 vs 73 on SeasonMap's comfort score. New Orleans is hot, rainy, clean air, while Chicago is nice, rainy, clean air.
Chicago vs New Orleans — October climate, side by side
| Chicago | New Orleans | |
|---|---|---|
| Comfort score | 73/100 (B) | 79/100 (B) |
| Feels-like high | 16°C | 30°C |
| Avg high / low | 18° / 9° | 28° / 19° |
| Rainfall | 117 mm | 83 mm |
| Rainy days | 10 | 4 |
| Humidity | 70% | 75% |
| Air quality (AQI) | 35 | 48 |
Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.
Chicago vs New Orleans in October — FAQ
- Is October better in Chicago or New Orleans?
- New Orleans is the better pick in October — 79 vs 73 on SeasonMap's comfort score. New Orleans is hot, rainy, clean air, while Chicago is nice, rainy, clean air.
- What is the weather like in Chicago vs New Orleans in October?
- In October, Chicago averages 18°C high / 9°C low with about 117 mm of rain; New Orleans averages 28°C high / 19°C low with about 83 mm.