Chicago Weather in April

What's the weather like in Chicago (Illinois) in April 2024?

The climate in Chicago during April can be summarized as cool and a little damp.

April is in the spring in Chicago and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (58°F), whilst at night 3°C (38°F) is normal.

Chicago weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 14.6°C 58.3°F
Nightly temperature 3.4°C 38.1°F
Average temperature 9°C 48.2°F
Daily sunshine 7.8 hrs
Avg rainfall 96 mm 3.8 ins
Rainy days 13 days
Sea temperature 4.5°C 40.1°F
Humidity 66%
Windspeed 20.5kph 13 mph

On average April is the 4th wettest month of the year in Chicago with around 96mm 3.8 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.8 hours of sunshine per day.

April temperatures in Chicago

Chicago average temperature in April

April rainfall

Chicago average rain in April

April hourly sunshine

Chicago average rain in April

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Chicago in April 2024.

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Chicago weather stats

Chicago weather statistics
Hottest month: July 28.3°C 82.9°F
Driest month: February 38mm 1.5ins
Sunniest month: July 11hrs
Coldest month: January -1.4°C 29.5°F
Wettest month: July 100mm 3.9ins
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