Weather in Chicago in September
September in Chicago is warm outdoor weather. Days are long enough to be useful. Shade starts to matter at midday.
In United States, this is how Chicago actually wears September, not how a country centroid would. Compared with August and January, September sits in the middle of Chicago's year.
- Average temp
- 20°C
15–25°C
- Rainfall
- 85 mm
Showers likely
- Sunshine
- —
- Wind
- 13 km/h
What to expect
Daytime
Warm days in Chicago in September. A hat starts to earn its keep at midday. Evenings are the comfortable part of the clock.
You can walk at more hours than in the fierce months. Still build in a pause when the sun is high. Nights are easy.
Rain
Mixed skies in Chicago in September. Dry days and wet days share the month. Outdoor plans need a backup, not a cancellation policy.
Pack a shell you will actually carry. The monthly table is the place for totals. This is the feel: usable, interrupted.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What to pack
Rain jacket
A layer for cooler evenings
Where to stay in Chicago
Dates are a starting point for September.
Travel guides for Chicago
What to read before you book.
Average weather in Chicago
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Similar weather in September
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FAQs about Chicago
Climate averages for Chicago, 1991–2020.
The best time to visit Chicago is between May and October, the most comfortable stretch of the year on these averages.
July is the hottest month, with an average around 25°C.
May is the wettest month, with about 121 mm of rain.
No. These are 1991–2020 climate normals from Meteostat, not a live forecast. Actual weather in any given week can differ.
