Temperature
Cool by day, cold at night.
55°Ftypical April high
Typical range
April climate
April in Chicago
United States · North America
Cool days and some sun.
Some tradeoffs
Mid to late
Daytime high
55°F
Lows around 40°F
Rain
Several rainy days
Sun
9.5 h/day
Air feel
Very dry
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
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Precipitation
Several rainy days. About 12 wet days, more than in most months.
40%wet-day frequency
Precip amountWet-day chanceSnowfall
Sunshine
A mix of sunshine and cloud.
9.3 hApril sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Humidity is rarely noticeable in the cool air.
Very dryApril Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid airVery humid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In April, afternoons feel about 42° and nights feel near 33°.
FrigidFreezingVery coldColdCoolComfortableWarmNight hours
Clear sky
Mostly cloudy skies this month.
38%April Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Breezy April days can feel brisker in open spots.
11 mphApril Breezy
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical April day
April late afternoons are around 51°F, easing to about 49°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning46°F
Rain17%
Cloud62%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Midday51°F
Rain19%
Cloud67%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon51°F
Rain19%
Cloud68%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Early evening48°F
Rain17%
Cloud63%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Best windowData tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31 | 20 | 2.3 | 9 | 5.6 | 74 |
| Feb | 35 | 22 | 2.1 | 8 | 7.0 | 73 |
| Mar | 44 | 31 | 2.7 | 10 | 8.5 | 71 |
| Apr | 55 | 40 | 4.0 | 12 | 9.3 | 69 |
| May | 66 | 51 | 4.3 | 13 | 10.7 | 71 |
| Jun | 77 | 63 | 3.8 | 12 | 12.0 | 71 |
| Jul | 81 | 68 | 3.2 | 11 | 12.4 | 70 |
| Aug | 80 | 67 | 3.4 | 11 | 11.6 | 72 |
| Sep | 74 | 60 | 2.7 | 9 | 9.9 | 71 |
| Oct | 61 | 48 | 3.3 | 10 | 8.0 | 69 |
| Nov | 48 | 37 | 2.3 | 8 | 6.0 | 70 |
| Dec | 37 | 27 | 2.5 | 9 | 5.2 | 75 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jun 1, 2026
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