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Chicago in November: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Chicago in November will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Chicago, based on historical data.
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November

Weather in Chicago in November 2024

OK Weather
Chill
☁️
Cloudy
Chicago in November usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +48°F and roughly 4 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 6 rainy days with an average precipitation of 70 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+48°F
Avg. max. temperature
+9°F
Min.
+75°F
Max.
70 mm
Total precipitation
68%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
4 ☀️
Sunny Days
19 ⛅️
Cloudy
6 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Chicago has OK weather in November.

Average temperature in Chicago in November

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Chicago for November based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +75°F during the day to a minimum of +14°F during the night, the temperature in November averages around +54°F.

The average maximum temperature goes down 21% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +70°F to +57°F.

Is Chicago warm or cold in November?

Chicago is typically chill in November.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +61°F to +48°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +50°F to +37°F.

Pack a jumper and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.

Take a look at how November is compared to other months in Chicago:

Climate in Chicago in November

Chicago weather looks like this, on average, in November and the surrounding months.
OctoberNovemberDecember
Avg. temperature
+61°F+48°F+37°F
Min. temperature
+28°F+9°F-17°F
Max. temperature
+88°F+75°F+72°F
Rainfall
79 mm70 mm40 mm
Wind
3 m/s4 m/s4 m/s
Humidity
66%68%73%
Air pressure
1016 HPa1016 HPa1017 HPa
Sunny days
643
Cloudy days
181923
Rainy days
763
Snowy days
012

November typically has worse weather conditions compared to October. It’s getting colder in November. From +61°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +48°F. As November arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 79 mm to 70 mm. Humidity rises from 66% to 68%. Winds are stronger in comparison to October, going up from 3 m/s to 4 m/s on average. The days becoming less sunny, going from 6 sunny days in October to 4 in November.

December brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Chicago in November based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 9 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Chicago is gradually increasing during November, going from 2 m/s to 9 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during November in Chicago based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in November is about 46 mm, with a 30% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 11 mm, which is considered light rain. On average, there are about 9 rainy days during November, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
Here’s how November is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Chicago wettest month is May, where a typical day has a 29% chance of precipitation and 101 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 6% chance of precipitation and 21 mm of rainfall per day.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during November in Chicago based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The total snow in November is about 5 mm, with a 10% chance of snow on a typical day.

Here’s how November is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:

How was the weather last November in Chicago?

This is the weather in Chicago in November 2023:
1 November
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+69°F
2 November
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+72°F
3 November
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+73°F
4 November
☁️
+72°F
5 November
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+71°F
6 November
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+61°F
7 November
☀️
+57°F
8 November
☁️
+53°F
9 November
☁️
+69°F
10 November
☀️
+76°F
11 November
☀️
+68°F
12 November
☁️
+36°F
13 November
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+36°F
14 November
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+41°F
15 November
☁️
+39°F
16 November
🌨️
+36°F
17 November
☁️
+34°F
18 November
🌨️
+32°F
19 November
🌨️
+26°F
20 November
☀️
+33°F
21 November
☀️
+47°F
22 November
☁️
+52°F
23 November
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+59°F
24 November
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+54°F
25 November
☀️
+52°F
26 November
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+56°F
27 November
☁️
+50°F
28 November
☁️
+46°F
29 November
☁️
+58°F
30 November
☁️
+58°F
In November 2023 Chicago had 12 sunny days, 15 cloudy days, and 0 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +54°F, with an absolute maximum of +75°F and a minimum of +27°F. The average humidity was 65%, with a maximum of 93% and a minimum of 31%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 12 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Chicago climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Chicago in November has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 2018 (+42°F) and the highest in 2001 (+60°F). The driest year was 1999 with only 18 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2003 with 275 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Chicago in November:

Is November a good time to visit Chicago?

It’s always a good time to visit Chicago, but the weather is changeable in November, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Chicago in November?

Not really, November is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.

Is Chicago rainy in November?

Chicago is often rainy in November. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Chicago in November?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Chicago in November, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in USA

Check out the weather for other cities in USA.

Monthly weather in Chicago

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Chicago, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.