Weather in Chicago in April
In an average April, Chicago sees a daily high around 57°F and a low around 41°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 57°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 43°F to 71°F |
| Average low | 41°F |
| Typical low range | 32°F to 52°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.10 in |
April records
The most extreme April on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total April accumulation.
High
Highest
84°F
1986-04-26
Lowest
29°F
1982-04-06
Low
Highest
67°F
2002-04-17
Lowest
15°F
1982-04-07
Feels-like
Highest
87°F
1986-04-26
Lowest
-2°F
1982-04-06
Humidity
Highest
14.7 g/m³
1991-04-29
Lowest
2.0 g/m³
2007-04-07
Wind
Highest
35 mph
1984-04-30
Lowest
5 mph
1999-04-18
Gust
Highest
64 mph
1984-04-30
Lowest
11 mph
2000-04-02
Precip
Wettest
8.02 in
2017
Driest
1.33 in
2005
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