Chicago vs South Lake Tahoe in September

South Lake Tahoe is the better pick in September — 95 vs 91 on SeasonMap's comfort score. South Lake Tahoe is nice, dry, clean air, while Chicago is warm, a little rain, clean air.

Chicago vs South Lake TahoeSeptember climate, side by side

ChicagoSouth Lake Tahoe
Comfort score91/100 (S)95/100 (S)
Feels-like high25°C20°C
Avg high / low25° / 17°22° / 8°
Rainfall63 mm14 mm
Rainy days72
Humidity73%49%
Air quality (AQI)4547

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

Chicago vs South Lake Tahoe in September — FAQ

Is September better in Chicago or South Lake Tahoe?
South Lake Tahoe is the better pick in September — 95 vs 91 on SeasonMap's comfort score. South Lake Tahoe is nice, dry, clean air, while Chicago is warm, a little rain, clean air.
What is the weather like in Chicago vs South Lake Tahoe in September?
In September, Chicago averages 25°C high / 17°C low with about 63 mm of rain; South Lake Tahoe averages 22°C high / 8°C low with about 14 mm.