Measurements:
°C
°F
Chicago
82°F
NE 5 mph
Feels like: 84°F
Precip: 5%
World Resorts USA Chicago Weather April Weather in Chicago

Chicago Weather: April

Average Day Temperature: 51.6°F
Average Night Temperature: 43.2°F
Sea Water Temperature: 40.7°F
Number of Sunny Days: 10 days
Sunshine Hours: 12.7 - 14.0 hours
Number of Rainy Days: 5 days
Precipitation Totals: 2.5 in

Air Temperature in April, °F

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The highest day temperature in April 2026 was 73°F. The lowest night temperature was 31°F. The average values for day and night temperatures during April were 54.3°F и 47.1°F respectivly.

Chicago Water Sea Temperature in April, °F

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The average sea surface temperature in April 2026 for Chicago was 43.2°F. The maximum and minimum values were 37.6°F and 52.2°F respectively.

Sunny, Cloudy and Gloomy days

You can expect various weather conditions during April. Be ready for sunny, cloudy or even gloomy days.

Precipitation Totals in April, in

Precipitation total in April for Chicago is 2.5 in. It makes april one of the most rainy months of the year.

Wind Speed in April, mph

The average wind speed in April is 11.5 mph. It makes April one of the most windy months of the year for Chicago.

Average Sunny Hours Per Day

We are using day length and cloud cover information for each day of the month to calculate averages for this chart. Average sunny hours for Chicago in April is 6.7 hours.

Best Time to Visit Chicago
The most sunny months:
September 17 days
June 16 days
July 16 days
The most warm months:
July 83.5 °F
August 83.2 °F
June 76.6 °F
Warmest sea temperature:
August 72.5 °F
July 70.5 °F
September 67.9 °F
The most cold months:
January 25.6 °F
February 29.0 °F
December 34.1 °F
The most rainy months:
June 6 days
May 6 days
July 5 days
The most windy months:
November 12 mph
January 12 mph
February 11 mph

Chicago on the Weather Map

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24 Hours Weather Forecast
Chicago
Local time: 12:34
05 aug, wednesday
1500 82°F
E
4 mph
1800 78°F
SE
11 mph
2100 72°F
NW
4 mph
06 aug, thursday
0000 72°F
W
5 mph
0300 72°F
NW
5 mph
0600 72°F
N
6 mph
0900 72°F
N
7 mph
1200 76°F
NE
8 mph