February · United States
Best time to visit Chicago in February Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Chicago in February
Average temperature 0°C, 53 mm of rain, about 5 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 81% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
February score
4.8/10
Ranked #9 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 0°C
- Rainfall
- 53 mm
- Humidity
- 81%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 5
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
February in Chicago scores 4.8/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #9 of 12. Expect around 0°C, 53 mm of rain, and roughly 5 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Lakefront architecture, deep-dish nights, and museum campuses peak May through September.
February in Chicago — off-season conditions
At 0°C (32°F) this is proper winter weather in February: layer up and split the day between outdoor highlights and indoor stops.
53 mm of water-equivalent precipitation makes this a snowy month at resort level; what falls stays as snow, with about 5 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.3 hours of daylight.
That is 4.8/10 on the same scale — 9th of 12 months, versus 8.7/10 for the best month here.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a packable rain layer.
Budget for low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, June is materially better in Chicago — 3.9 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Chicago in February?
- In February, Chicago averages 0°C, 53 mm of rain, and about 5 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 4.8/10.
- Is February a good time to visit Chicago?
- February earns a 4.8/10 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 February?
- Expect about 53 mm of rain in February. Average humidity is 81% and there are about 5 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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