What is the weather like in Chicago vs Washington in July?

In July, Chicago averages 28°C high / 20°C low with about 117 mm of rain; Washington averages 33°C high / 22°C low with about 153 mm.

Chicago vs Washington in July

Chicago is the better pick in July — 76 vs 65 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Chicago is hot, rainy, muggy air, while Washington is sweltering, soaked.

Chicago vs Washington — July climate, side by side

	Chicago	Washington
Comfort score	76/100 (B)	65/100 (C)
Feels-like high	31°C	36°C
Avg high / low	28° / 20°	33° / 22°
Rainfall	117 mm	153 mm
Rainy days	9	10
Humidity	76%	72%
Air quality (AQI)	62	73

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

Chicago vs Washington in July — FAQ

Is July better in Chicago or Washington?: Chicago is the better pick in July — 76 vs 65 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Chicago is hot, rainy, muggy air, while Washington is sweltering, soaked.
What is the weather like in Chicago vs Washington in July?: In July, Chicago averages 28°C high / 20°C low with about 117 mm of rain; Washington averages 33°C high / 22°C low with about 153 mm.