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

What kind of weather does November bring to Chicago? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

In November, Chicago typically experiences low temperatures and moderate rainfall. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 9°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around 1°C.

Precipitation

Chicago in November usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 58 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 8 days with rain.

Average sunshine

The month brings about 112 hours of sunlight, offering a comfortable mix of sun and shade.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, November may not be the ideal month to visit Chicago. September typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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Chicago, monthly averages in November

Min Temperature 1°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Chance of Rain 27%  

Precipitation 58 mm  

Rainy days 8 days  

Humidity 72%  

Windspeed 5 m/s  

Sunshine 112 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 38%  

Where to go in the United States of America in November

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

Weather conditions Weather

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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?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

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

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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