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

In October, Chicago averages 18°C high / 9°C low with about 117 mm of rain; Sacramento averages 27°C high / 12°C low with about 36 mm.

Chicago vs Sacramento in October

Sacramento is the better pick in October — 90 vs 73 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Sacramento is warm, a little rain, clean air, while Chicago is nice, rainy, clean air.

Chicago vs Sacramento — October climate, side by side

	Chicago	Sacramento
Comfort score	73/100 (B)	90/100 (S)
Feels-like high	16°C	25°C
Avg high / low	18° / 9°	27° / 12°
Rainfall	117 mm	36 mm
Rainy days	10	2
Humidity	70%	50%
Air quality (AQI)	35	35

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

Chicago vs Sacramento in October — FAQ

Is October better in Chicago or Sacramento?: Sacramento is the better pick in October — 90 vs 73 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Sacramento is warm, a little rain, clean air, while Chicago is nice, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Chicago vs Sacramento in October?: In October, Chicago averages 18°C high / 9°C low with about 117 mm of rain; Sacramento averages 27°C high / 12°C low with about 36 mm.