Chicago weather in November
November in Chicago: cold, a little rain, with clean air — a good time to visit.
#8 of 12 months in Chicago · #402 of 604 destinations to visit in November · comfort 66/100 (tier C)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Chicago climate normals — November
| Daytime high | 9°C / 49°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 3°C / 37°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 5°C / 41°F | |
| Rainfall | 40 mm / 1.6 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 7 days | |
| Humidity | 68% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 0°C / 33°F | |
| Sunshine | 6.4 h/day | |
| Daylight | 9.8 h | |
| Wind | 24 km/h / 15 mph | |
| Snowfall | 3.4 cm / 1.3 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 33 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Chicago in November — FAQ
- Is November a good time to visit Chicago?
- November in Chicago: cold, a little rain, with clean air — a good time to visit. It ranks #8 of 12 months for Chicago on SeasonMap's comfort score (66/100).
- What is the weather like in Chicago in November?
- In November, Chicago averages a daily high of 9.3°C and a low of 2.6°C, with about 40.2 mm of rain over roughly 6.8 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Chicago in November?
- Chicago has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 33 in November.
- Does it snow in Chicago in November?
- Chicago sees roughly 3.4 cm of snowfall in November.