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

Chicago Sea Water Temperature

Current Sea Water Temperature:
+73.2°F
Maximum Sea Water Temperature in August: 81.0°F
Minimum Sea Water Temperature in August: 30.0°F
Average water temperature in August: 72.5°F

Sea Water Temperature for the Last 10 Days:

August 05 73.2°F July 31 74.6°F
August 04 71.8°F July 30 73.4°F
August 03 70.6°F July 29 72.8°F
August 02 72.6°F July 28 76.8°F
August 01 74.4°F July 27 77.0°F

When is the Warmest Sea for Chicago?

According to our data for the last three years for Chicago the highest average sea water temperature was in August, July and September.

Average Water Temperature by Month, °F

Sea Water Temperature in August

Select Year: 2025 2024 2023

The average sea surface temperature in August 2025 for Chicago was 76.5°F. The maximum and minimum values were 71.2°F and 81.0°F respectively.

Sea Water Temperature in July

Select Year: 2026 2025 2024

The average sea surface temperature in July 2026 for Chicago was 75.3°F. The maximum and minimum values were 67.8°F and 82.0°F respectively.

Sea Water Temperature in September

Select Year: 2025 2024 2023

The average sea surface temperature in September 2025 for Chicago was 66.7°F. The maximum and minimum values were 60.0°F and 72.4°F respectively.

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

USA Resorts:
NAME
Boston +94
Chicago +82
Hawaii +82
Houston +102
Las Vegas +124
Los Angeles +92
Maui +78
Miami +92
Myrtle Beach +84
New York +84
San Diego +80
San Francisco +62
Santa Monica +80
Sarasota +92
Washington +88
24 Hours Weather Forecast
Chicago
Local time: 12:35
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