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

In May, Chicago averages 20°C high / 10°C low with about 109 mm of rain; Pittsburgh averages 23°C high / 10°C low with about 109 mm.

Chicago vs Pittsburgh in May

Pittsburgh is the better pick in May — 87 vs 83 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Pittsburgh is nice, rainy, muggy air, while Chicago is nice, rainy, muggy air.

Chicago vs Pittsburgh — May climate, side by side

	Chicago	Pittsburgh
Comfort score	83/100 (A)	87/100 (A)
Feels-like high	19°C	23°C
Avg high / low	20° / 10°	23° / 10°
Rainfall	109 mm	109 mm
Rainy days	11	12
Humidity	75%	77%
Air quality (AQI)	55	53

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

Chicago vs Pittsburgh in May — FAQ

Is May better in Chicago or Pittsburgh?: Pittsburgh is the better pick in May — 87 vs 83 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Pittsburgh is nice, rainy, muggy air, while Chicago is nice, rainy, muggy air.
What is the weather like in Chicago vs Pittsburgh in May?: In May, Chicago averages 20°C high / 10°C low with about 109 mm of rain; Pittsburgh averages 23°C high / 10°C low with about 109 mm.