Weather in Chicago in May
In an average May, Chicago sees a daily high around 71°F and a low around 52°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 71°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 58°F to 84°F |
| Average low | 52°F |
| Typical low range | 41°F to 64°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.20 in |
May records
The most extreme May on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total May accumulation.
High
Highest
94°F
2012-05-27
Lowest
45°F
2026-05-01
Low
Highest
75°F
2012-05-28
Lowest
29°F
2020-05-09
Feels-like
Highest
111°F
2010-05-24
Lowest
19°F
2020-05-09
Humidity
Highest
18.9 g/m³
1991-05-30
Lowest
3.5 g/m³
2005-05-03
Wind
Highest
31 mph
2003-05-11
Lowest
4 mph
2010-05-26
Gust
Highest
60 mph
2003-05-11
Lowest
10 mph
1982-05-02
Precip
Wettest
9.20 in
1996
Driest
0.65 in
1992
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