Weather in Chicago, Illinois, United States in May
In an average May, Chicago sees a daily high around 58°F and a low around 47°F, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 58°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 48°F to 69°F |
| Average low | 47°F |
| Typical low range | 40°F to 54°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.10 in |
May records
The most extreme May on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total May accumulation.
High
Highest
84°F
2018-05-27
Lowest
39°F
1989-05-06
Low
Highest
66°F
2018-05-30
Lowest
32°F
1989-05-06
Feels-like
Highest
89°F
2018-05-27
Lowest
21°F
2020-05-08
Humidity
Highest
17.1 g/m³
2018-05-30
Lowest
3.7 g/m³
1989-05-06
Wind
Highest
39 mph
2003-05-11
Lowest
3 mph
1985-05-24
Precip
Wettest
8.91 in
1996
Driest
0.65 in
1992
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