April could be a good time to visit Chicago, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +12°C, and there are typically 4 sunny days in April. However, expect about 8 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 92 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
April is usually the driest month of the year in Chicago
Average weather
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+12°C
Avg. max. temperature
-8°C
Min.
+30°C
Max.
92 mm
Total precipitation
64%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
4 ☀️
Sunny Days
17 ⛅️
Cloudy
8 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Chicago has OK weather in April.
Average temperature in Chicago in April
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Chicago for April based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +28°C during the day to a minimum of 0°C during the night, the temperature in April averages around +13°C.
The average maximum temperature goes up 46% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +6°C to +19°C.
Is Chicago warm or cold in April?
Chicago is typically mild in April.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +6°C to +12°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from -1°C to +5°C.
Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.
Take a look at how April is compared to other months in Chicago:
Climate in Chicago in April
Chicago weather looks like this, on average, in April and the surrounding months.
March
April
May
Avg. temperature
+6°C
+12°C
+19°C
Min. temperature
-20°C
-8°C
0°C
Max. temperature
+25°C
+30°C
+36°C
Rainfall
49 mm
92 mm
101 mm
Wind
4 m/s
4 m/s
3 m/s
Humidity
68%
64%
64%
Air pressure
1016 HPa
1013 HPa
1013 HPa
Sunny days
4
4
4
Cloudy days
20
17
18
Rainy days
5
8
9
Snowy days
2
1
0
April weather is still as ok as in March.It’s getting warmer as April arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +6°C to +12°C during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 49 mm to 92 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 68% to 64%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during April, staying around 4 m/s.The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 4 sunny days during the month.
But maybe it is worth considering traveling in May as the weather gets better.
Wind speed in Chicago in April based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 6 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Chicago is gradually increasing during April, going from 4 m/s to 5 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during April in Chicago based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in April stands at 57%, leading to total precipitation of around 118 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 17 mm, which is considered light rain.April is a pretty wet month with over 17 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
April is one of the rainiest months in Chicago, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Chicago wettest month is May, where a typical day has a 29% chance of precipitation and 101 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 6% chance of precipitation and 21 mm of rainfall per day.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm during April in Chicago based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The total snow in April is about 1 mm, with a 3% chance of snow on a typical day.
Here’s how April is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:
How was the weather last April in Chicago?
This is the weather in Chicago in April 2023:
1 April
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+6°C
2 April
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+6°C
3 April
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+9°C
4 April
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+10°C
5 April
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+10°C
6 April
🌧️
+13°C
7 April
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+11°C
8 April
🌧️
+5°C
9 April
🌧️
+7°C
10 April
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+15°C
11 April
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+16°C
12 April
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+19°C
13 April
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+21°C
14 April
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+15°C
15 April
🌧️
+12°C
16 April
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+8°C
17 April
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+5°C
18 April
🌧️
+4°C
19 April
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+8°C
20 April
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+10°C
21 April
🌧️
+20°C
22 April
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+19°C
23 April
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+28°C
24 April
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+27°C
25 April
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+20°C
26 April
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+10°C
27 April
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+7°C
28 April
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+9°C
29 April
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+17°C
30 April
🌧️
+19°C
In April 2023 Chicago had 3 sunny days, 18 cloudy days, and 8 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +13°C, with an absolute maximum of +28°C and a minimum of +4°C. The average humidity was 67%, with a maximum of 94% and a minimum of 30%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 16 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in April?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Chicago climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Chicago in April has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1983 (+11°C) and the highest in 2010 (+20°C). The driest year was 2005 with only 35 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2017 with 294 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Chicago in April:
Is April a good time to visit Chicago?
It’s always a good time to visit Chicago, but the weather is changeable in April, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Chicago in April?
April has mild temperatures in Chicago. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!
Is Chicago rainy in April?
Chicago is often rainy in April. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Chicago in April?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Chicago in April, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Chicago, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.