Chicago weather in November
Chicago in November averages 6°C (42°F) and 69 mm of rain.
Of the twelve months in Chicago, November is the fifth coldest and the fifth driest.
- Average temp
- 6°C (42°F)
2–10°C · 35–49°F
- Rainfall
- 69 mm
Showers likely
- Sunshine
- —
- Wind
- 17 km/h
What is Chicago like in November?
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 November?
A light rain jacket
About 69 mm falls this month — showers rather than washouts.
A warm mid-layer
Nights drop to around 2°C (35°F).
November compared with October and December
November in Chicago is 7.2°C cooler than October and 29 mm drier than it, which averages 13°C (55°F).
November in Chicago is 6°C warmer than December and 10 mm wetter than it, which averages 0°C (31°F).
Daylight in Chicago in November
On 15 November the sun is up for 9 hours 48 minutes in Chicago, rising about 06:40 and setting about 16:29 local time.
November ends 58 minutes shorter than it begins, so the last week of the month is a different length of day from the first.
That is 5 hours 25 minutes short of June, the longest-lit month here.
Where to stay in Chicago
Dates are a starting point for November.
Travel guides for Chicago
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Chicago weather by month
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How November compares with the rest of the year
November 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 November
November climate averages for Chicago, 1991–2020.
Chicago averages 6°C (42°F) in November, ranging from about 2°C (35°F) at night to 10°C (49°F) in the afternoon. That is a 1991–2020 average, so an individual week can run either side of it.
Some. About 69 mm falls across November, enough to need a light jacket but not enough to reshape a trip.
Yes. November averages 6°C (42°F) against 0°C (31°F) in December — 6°C warmer.
November is 7.2°C cooler than October, and 29 mm drier.
It is outside the easiest window. The most comfortable stretch here is May to October; November 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 November is usually like, which is what you want when booking months ahead. For today or the coming week, check a live forecast.
About 9 hours 48 minutes of daylight in mid-November, against 15 hours 13 minutes in June and 9 hours 9 minutes in December.
On 15 November, sunrise is about 06:40 and sunset about 16:29 local time. Both shift across the month — the month ends 58 minutes shorter than it starts.
