Chicago weather in August
August in Chicago: hot, a little rain — an excellent time to visit.
#4 of 12 months in Chicago · #268 of 604 destinations to visit in August · comfort 81/100 (tier A)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Chicago climate normals — August
| Daytime high | 27°C / 80°F | 🥵 hot |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 20°C / 67°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 29°C / 84°F | |
| Rainfall | 71 mm / 2.8 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 11 days | |
| Humidity | 74% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 17°C / 63°F | |
| Sunshine | 11.5 h/day | |
| Daylight | 13.8 h | |
| Wind | 17 km/h / 11 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 56 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Chicago in August — FAQ
- Is August a good time to visit Chicago?
- August in Chicago: hot, a little rain — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #4 of 12 months for Chicago on SeasonMap's comfort score (81/100).
- What is the weather like in Chicago in August?
- In August, Chicago averages a daily high of 26.8°C and a low of 19.7°C, with about 70.9 mm of rain over roughly 11.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Chicago in August?
- Chicago has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 56 in August.