Chicago, Illinois Weather in February
United States · February climate averages and travel tips
Avg high0°C (33°F)
Avg low-5°C (23°F)
Rainfall56 mm (2.2 in)
RatingPoor 3/10
Chicago in February sees daytime temperatures around 0°C (33°F), dropping to about -5°C (23°F) at night. February is winter in United States. The month is fairly dry, with about 56 mm (2.2 in) of rain spread over 8 days, one of the driest months of the year. You get roughly 10.4 hours of daylight and frequently cloudy skies.
Is February a good time to visit Chicago?
February is not the best time to visit Chicago (3/10) mainly because of the cold. The weather is much better in September.
February weather at a glance
| Average high | 0°C (33°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | -5°C (23°F) |
| Daily mean | -2°C (28°F) |
| Rainfall | 56 mm (2.2 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 8 |
| Humidity | 84% |
| Cloud cover | 68% |
| Daylight | 10.4 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 3.7 hours/day |
| Wind | 18.7 km/h |
| vs January | 1°C warmer than January, with similar rainfall. |
What to pack for Chicago in February
- a heavy winter coat, gloves and a hat
- waterproof boots for snow and ice
Chicago weather in other months
Jan0°C / -5°C53 mmPoorFeb0°C / -5°C56 mmPoorMar5°C / 0°C66 mmFairApr10°C / 4°C93 mmFairMay16°C / 9°C105 mmGoodJun22°C / 16°C105 mmGoodJul25°C / 20°C101 mmGoodAug25°C / 20°C98 mmGoodSep22°C / 17°C86 mmExcellentOct16°C / 10°C99 mmGoodNov9°C / 4°C53 mmFairDec3°C / -2°C62 mmPoor
← JanuaryBest time to visit ChicagoMarch →
Better weather in February nearby
- Mexico City24°C · 12 mm · Excellent
- Phoenix, Arizona21°C · 30 mm · Excellent
- Miami, Florida24°C · 47 mm · Excellent
- Orlando, Florida24°C · 52 mm · Excellent
- Nassau24°C · 31 mm · Excellent
- Cabo San Lucas25°C · 10 mm · Excellent
Nearby in February
- Nashville, Tennessee10°C · 130 mm
- Toronto0°C · 47 mm
- Washington, D.C., District of Columbia7°C · 69 mm
- Ottawa-5°C · 55 mm
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania5°C · 78 mm
- New York4°C · 99 mm
Where else is good in February? See where to go in February.