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Chicago weather in April (Illinois, United States of America)

What kind of weather does April bring to Chicago? Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

In April, the weather in Chicago generally includes moderate temperatures and high rainfall. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 15°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 4°C.

Precipitation

Chicago in April usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 102 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 13 days of rain.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 217 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, September typically offers the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Chicago climate page with graphs.

 

Chicago, monthly averages in April

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 4°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 15°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 42%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 102 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 13 days  
HumidityHumidity 65%  
WindspeedWindspeed 22 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 217 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 54%  

Where to go in the United States of America in April

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming
4/10
Cycling
5/10
Walking
5/10
Camping
3/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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