Chicago weather in February
Chicago in February averages -1°C (29°F) and 54 mm of rain.
Of the twelve months in Chicago, February is the second coldest and the driest.
- Average temp
- -1°C (29°F)
-5–3°C · 22–37°F
- Rainfall
- 54 mm
Showers likely
- Sunshine
- —
- Wind
- 17 km/h
What is Chicago like in February?
Daytime
Days are cool.
Rain
Some rain is likely; pack for showers.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What should I pack for Chicago in February?
A light rain jacket
About 54 mm falls this month — showers rather than washouts.
A warm mid-layer
Nights drop to around -5°C (22°F).
February compared with January and March
February in Chicago is 2.1°C warmer than January and about as wet as it, which averages -3°C (26°F).
February in Chicago is 5.5°C cooler than March and 14 mm drier than it, which averages 4°C (39°F).
Daylight in Chicago in February
On 15 February the sun is up for 10 hours 36 minutes in Chicago, rising about 06:46 and setting about 17:23 local time.
February ends 1 hour 9 minutes longer than it begins, so the last week of the month is a different length of day from the first.
That is 4 hours 37 minutes short of June, the longest-lit month here.
Where to stay in Chicago
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Travel guides for Chicago
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Chicago weather by month
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How February compares with the rest of the year
February is highlighted. Every other month links to its own page.
| Month | Average | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | -3°C / 26°F | 58 mm |
| February | -1°C / 29°F | 54 mm |
| March | 4°C / 39°F | 68 mm |
| April | 10°C / 50°F | 105 mm |
| May | 16°C / 62°F | 121 mm |
| June | 22°C / 72°F | 115 mm |
| July | 25°C / 76°F | 102 mm |
| August | 24°C / 74°F | 104 mm |
| September | 20°C / 67°F | 85 mm |
| October | 13°C / 55°F | 98 mm |
| November | 6°C / 42°F | 69 mm |
| December | 0°C / 31°F | 59 mm |
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FAQs about Chicago in February
February climate averages for Chicago, 1991–2020.
Chicago averages -1°C (29°F) in February, ranging from about -5°C (22°F) at night to 3°C (37°F) in the afternoon. That is a 1991–2020 average, so an individual week can run either side of it.
Some. About 54 mm falls across February, enough to need a light jacket but not enough to reshape a trip.
No. February averages -1°C (29°F) against 4°C (39°F) in March — 5.5°C cooler.
February is 2.1°C warmer than January, and about as wet.
It is outside the easiest window. The most comfortable stretch here is May to October; February sits outside it, which usually means more heat, more rain, or both — worth it if you would rather have the place to yourself.
This page does not show today's weather. It is a 1991–2020 climate normal from Meteostat — a long-run average of what February is usually like, which is what you want when booking months ahead. For today or the coming week, check a live forecast.
About 10 hours 36 minutes of daylight in mid-February, against 15 hours 13 minutes in June and 9 hours 9 minutes in December.
On 15 February, sunrise is about 06:46 and sunset about 17:23 local time. Both shift across the month — the month ends 1 hour 9 minutes longer than it starts.
