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Chicago in June
what's the weather like?

June is a good time to visit. July is slightly better.

Open-Meteo · 10 years · 12 months compared · 41.88°N 87.63°W
77°FMax temperature
37%Rainy days
13.3hSunshine / day

Chicago weather in June

✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
61°F – 77°F
🌧 Rainy days
37% of days
☀️ Sunshine
13.3h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Summer
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
8.1/10
📅 📅 Best month
July (8.2/10)

Should you visit Chicago in June?

✅ Good

✅ Yes if: you want long sunny days and outdoor activities.

❌ No if: you want to avoid summer crowds — this is peak tourist season.

🌧 Rain : ████░░░░░░ 37%
🌡 Temperature : ██████░░░░ 77°F
☀️ Sunshine : ██████████ 13.3h/d

Our take: June is a good time to visit Chicago. July remains slightly better (+0.1 pts).

Chicago in June by trip type

What to expect in June

Summer in Chicago brings pleasant temperatures (25°F) and long sunny days (13.3h of sunshine). Expect rain on 37% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if July (8.2/10) remains theoretically better.

All months for Chicago

Month-by-month comparison

MonthMin °FMax °FRain %Precip inSun h/dScore
🌨️ January23°F34°F31%0.1in5.6h4.0/10
🌨️ February23°F36°F30%0.1in8.3h4.2/10
🌦️ March32°F45°F40%0.1in9.4h4.2/10
🌦️ April39°F54°F46%0.1in9.9h4.9/10
🌤️ May48°F64°F39%0.2in11.8h7.1/10
🌤️ June61°F77°F37%0.1in13.3h8.1/10
🌤️ July66°F81°F40%0.2in13.3h8.2/10
🌤️ August66°F79°F38%0.1in12.7h8.1/10
🌤️ September61°F73°F32%0.1in11.3h7.8/10
⛅ October48°F63°F38%0.2in9.3h7.0/10
🌫️ November36°F48°F26%0.1in7.2h4.7/10
🌨️ December27°F37°F28%0.1in5.8h4.0/10
Ideal Fair Challenging climate ◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In June, Chicago averages 77°F, 37% rainy days and 13.3h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.1/10. See methodology →

June vs July (best month)

The best month is July (score 8.2/10). Difference:

FAQ — Chicago in June

Is June a good time to visit Chicago?
June is an excellent time to visit Chicago (score 8.1/10). With 77°F, 13.3h of sunshine and 37% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Chicago in June?
With 77°F and 13.3h of sunshine, all outdoor activities are possible: hiking, sightseeing and terraces.

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