Verdict: Good month
Chicago Weather in November
November is mild-to-cool in Chicago, topping out near 10°C (50°F) — comfortable with a layer on. Rain is occasional — about 7 wet days in a typical year. Overall, November is a solid month to visit Chicago.
Average high
10°C / 50°F
Average low
3°C / 37°F
Rain days
~7
Precipitation
49 mm
What to pack for Chicago in November
- A proper warm jacket, and a hat for mornings
- A packable rain shell or compact umbrella earns its space
- Comfortable walking shoes — every guide on this site assumes you'll use them
November against the rest of the year
Warmest in Chicago: Jul (27°C / 81°F) · Coolest: Jan (1°C / 34°F) · Wettest: Apr (~15 rain days)
1°
-6°
Jan
3°
-6°
Feb
9°
0°
Mar
14°
4°
Apr
19°
10°
May
26°
17°
Jun
27°
19°
Jul
27°
19°
Aug
24°
16°
Sep
17°
9°
Oct
10°
3°
Nov
4°
-2°
Dec
Daily highs / lows in °C · bars show rain days per month · ERA5 climate normals (2020–2024)