Chicago in april: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Chicago in april 2025
The weather in Chicago in april comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics for all the month, but also navigating through the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout april
bad weather 73.3cm
Weather at 6am
43°F
Clear/Sunny
31% of time
23%
18%
14%
Weather at 12pm
50°F
Clear/Sunny
35% of time
20%
19%
16%
Weather at 6pm
49°F
Clear/Sunny
30% of time
23%
18%
16%
Weather at 3am
45°F
30%
24%
18%
12%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Chicago in april
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Chicago in april.
The climate of Chicago in april is bad
Despite the rising temperatures that occurred over the months, the city of Chicago still faces a cool atmosphere. Thus the weather in Chicago throughout April is unpleasant because of this persistent cold. This is especially true since the days often see the occurrence of rainy episodes.
Chicago at the Beginning of April
Fresh temperatures characterize the first ten days of the month. Despite the pleasant presence of the sun, it is not surprising that some evenings are still dominated by relatively abundant snowfall. For this reason, hot clothes are a must if one wants to have a good time in Chicago at the beginning of April.
Chicago in the Middle of April
Climatic conditions are improving slowly but surely. In addition to the rising temperatures, a shy sunshine defines the days one after the other. However, one must still expect a few days covered with cottony clouds which sometimes give place to heavy grey clouds.
Chicago at the End of April
Towards the end of April, the temperatures are slightly decreasing and freshen the mornings once again - while the sunny days prevail over the rainy and cloudy ones. In the end, the climate throughout April in Chicago is rather lenient. Simply bundle up to feel comfortable.
Chicago: another month?
If you can push back the dates of your trip, we advise you to go in may to Chicago. more information
April: another location in the United States (USA)?
If you want to go to the United States (USA) in april, there are destinations with better weather than Chicago:
In april, California, Phoenix (Arizona), Big Bend National Park (Texas) , Carolina Beach, Edisto Beach and Gulf Shores (Alabama) have perfect weather.
Furthermore, Louisiana, Washington D. C., Atlanta, Dallas, Hawaii (Honolulu) and Las Vegas have good weather.
Finally, Boston, Grand Canyon, New York City, Seattle, Portland and Albuquerque have a tolerable climate, but better than Chicago.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Chicago in april
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are generated from the weather statements of the last years of april.
| April | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 47°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 52°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 43°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 74°F (2021) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 23°F (2018) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 2 day(s) (7%) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 2 day(s) (7%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 43°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 38°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 47°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 24km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 36°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 7.1in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 9 day(s) (31%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 2.3in (2012) | ||||
| Snowfall | 73.3cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 84% | ||||
| Visibility | 8.96km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 48% | ||||
| UV index | 3 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 12 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 05:10 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 18:32 | ||||
| Length of day | 13:22 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in april | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | bad | ||||
How was the weather last april?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Chicago in april 2024:
41°F to 43°F
38°F to 43°F
36°F to 38°F
36°F to 40°F
38°F to 41°F
36°F to 45°F
41°F to 45°F
47°F to 65°F
52°F to 58°F
47°F to 54°F
45°F to 49°F
43°F to 49°F
45°F to 61°F
58°F to 68°F
49°F to 59°F
49°F to 56°F
59°F to 63°F
49°F to 54°F
45°F to 56°F
41°F to 49°F
41°F to 54°F
45°F to 59°F
52°F to 58°F
38°F to 43°F
40°F to 52°F
45°F to 54°F
59°F to 76°F
59°F to 67°F
58°F to 65°F
52°F to 63°F
Map: other cities in the United States (USA) in april
Cities near Chicago:
| Illinois in april | tolerable weather |
| Wisconsin in april | very bad weather |
| Indianapolis in april | tolerable weather |
| Detroit in april | bad weather |
| Cincinnati in april | tolerable weather |
| St. Louis (Missouri) in april | good weather |
| Louisville (Kentucky) in april | good weather |
| Cleveland in april | bad weather |
| Des Moines in april | tolerable weather |
| Missouri in april | tolerable weather |
| Minneapolis (Minnesota) in april | very bad weather |
| Nashville in april | good weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in april.
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Weather data for Chicago in april:
Weather data for Chicago for april are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Chicago. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Chicago can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Chicago.