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

In May, Chicago averages 20°C high / 10°C low with about 109 mm of rain; Seattle averages 19°C high / 10°C low with about 34 mm.

Chicago vs Seattle in May

Chicago and Seattle are nearly tied in May — 83 vs 85 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Chicago is nice, rainy, muggy air; Seattle is nice, a little rain, clean air.

Chicago vs Seattle — May climate, side by side

	Chicago	Seattle
Comfort score	83/100 (A)	85/100 (A)
Feels-like high	19°C	18°C
Avg high / low	20° / 10°	19° / 10°
Rainfall	109 mm	34 mm
Rainy days	11	5
Humidity	75%	74%
Air quality (AQI)	55	44

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

Chicago vs Seattle in May — FAQ

Is May better in Chicago or Seattle?: Chicago and Seattle are nearly tied in May — 83 vs 85 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Chicago is nice, rainy, muggy air; Seattle is nice, a little rain, clean air.
What is the weather like in Chicago vs Seattle in May?: In May, Chicago averages 20°C high / 10°C low with about 109 mm of rain; Seattle averages 19°C high / 10°C low with about 34 mm.