April · United States
Best time to visit Chicago in April Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Chicago in April
Average temperature 8°C, 84 mm of rain, about 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 79% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
April score
6.6/10
Ranked #7 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 8°C
- Rainfall
- 84 mm
- Humidity
- 79%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 17
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
April in Chicago scores 6.6/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #7 of 12. Expect around 8°C, 84 mm of rain, and roughly 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Lakefront architecture, deep-dish nights, and museum campuses peak May through September.
April in Chicago — workable with trade-offs
Expect 8°C (46°F) in April. A good month for city streets, viewpoints and long meals; leave swimming for another season.
Budget for roughly 84 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 13.1 hours of daylight to work around it.
That is 6.6/10 on the same scale — 7th of 12 months, versus 8.7/10 for the best month here.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a packable rain layer.
Budget for mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
If your dates are flexible, June is materially better in Chicago — 2.1 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Chicago in April?
- In April, Chicago averages 8°C, 84 mm of rain, and about 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.6/10.
- Is April a good time to visit Chicago?
- April earns a 6.6/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Chicago in April?
- Expect about 84 mm of rain in April. Average humidity is 79% and there are about 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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