What is the weather like in Chicago vs Pittsburgh in April?

In April, Chicago averages 14°C high / 5°C low with about 94 mm of rain; Pittsburgh averages 17°C high / 4°C low with about 101 mm.

Chicago vs Pittsburgh in April

Pittsburgh is the better pick in April — 75 vs 71 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Pittsburgh is cool, rainy, clean air, while Chicago is cool, rainy, clean air.

Chicago vs Pittsburgh — April climate, side by side

	Chicago	Pittsburgh
Comfort score	71/100 (B)	75/100 (B)
Feels-like high	11°C	15°C
Avg high / low	14° / 5°	17° / 4°
Rainfall	94 mm	101 mm
Rainy days	10	11
Humidity	71%	69%
Air quality (AQI)	46	43

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

Chicago vs Pittsburgh in April — FAQ

Is April better in Chicago or Pittsburgh?: Pittsburgh is the better pick in April — 75 vs 71 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Pittsburgh is cool, rainy, clean air, while Chicago is cool, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Chicago vs Pittsburgh in April?: In April, Chicago averages 14°C high / 5°C low with about 94 mm of rain; Pittsburgh averages 17°C high / 4°C low with about 101 mm.