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

In May, Chicago averages 20°C high / 10°C low with about 109 mm of rain; Sacramento averages 28°C high / 13°C low with about 15 mm.

Chicago vs Sacramento in May

Sacramento is the better pick in May — 92 vs 83 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Sacramento is warm, dry, clean air, while Chicago is nice, rainy, muggy air.

Chicago vs Sacramento — May climate, side by side

	Chicago	Sacramento
Comfort score	83/100 (A)	92/100 (S)
Feels-like high	19°C	28°C
Avg high / low	20° / 10°	28° / 13°
Rainfall	109 mm	15 mm
Rainy days	11	2
Humidity	75%	49%
Air quality (AQI)	55	39

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

Chicago vs Sacramento in May — FAQ

Is May better in Chicago or Sacramento?: Sacramento is the better pick in May — 92 vs 83 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Sacramento is warm, dry, clean air, while Chicago is nice, rainy, muggy air.
What is the weather like in Chicago vs Sacramento in May?: In May, Chicago averages 20°C high / 10°C low with about 109 mm of rain; Sacramento averages 28°C high / 13°C low with about 15 mm.