Weather in Chicago in May
In an average May, Chicago sees a daily high around 68°F and a low around 53°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 68°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 55°F to 81°F |
| Average low | 53°F |
| Typical low range | 43°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
93°F
2012-05-27
Lowest
45°F
1981-05-11
Low
Highest
76°F
2012-05-28
Lowest
30°F
2020-05-09
Feels-like
Highest
109°F
2012-05-27
Lowest
21°F
2020-05-09
Humidity
Highest
19.1 g/m³
1991-05-28
Lowest
3.5 g/m³
2005-05-03
Wind
Highest
34 mph
2003-05-11
Lowest
5 mph
2001-05-25
Gust
Highest
60 mph
2003-05-11
Lowest
11 mph
2018-05-27
Precip
Wettest
9.18 in
1996
Driest
0.68 in
1992
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