Chicago, Illinois Weather in November
United States · November climate averages and travel tips
Avg high9°C (48°F)
Avg low4°C (38°F)
Rainfall53 mm (2.1 in)
RatingFair 6/10
In November, Chicago has average highs of 9°C (48°F) and lows of 4°C (38°F). November is autumn (fall) in United States. The month is fairly dry, with about 53 mm (2.1 in) of rain spread over 8 days, one of the driest months of the year. You get roughly 9.6 hours of daylight and frequently cloudy skies.
Is November a good time to visit Chicago?
November is a fair time to visit Chicago (6/10) mainly because of the cold. For better weather, go in September.
November weather at a glance
| Average high | 9°C (48°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 4°C (38°F) |
| Daily mean | 6°C (43°F) |
| Rainfall | 53 mm (2.1 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 8 |
| Humidity | 79% |
| Cloud cover | 62% |
| Daylight | 9.6 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 4 hours/day |
| Wind | 19.8 km/h |
| vs October | 7°C cooler than October, with 46 mm less rain. |
What to pack for Chicago in November
- a warm jacket and layers
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
← OctoberBest time to visit ChicagoDecember →
Better weather in November nearby
- Mexico City22°C · 21 mm · Excellent
- Los Angeles, California23°C · 23 mm · Excellent
- Phoenix, Arizona26°C · 17 mm · Excellent
- San Diego, California23°C · 25 mm · Excellent
- Austin, Texas22°C · 46 mm · Excellent
- Las Vegas, Nevada21°C · 9 mm · Excellent
Nearby in November
- Nashville, Tennessee15°C · 88 mm
- Toronto8°C · 58 mm
- Washington, D.C., District of Columbia13°C · 72 mm
- Ottawa5°C · 65 mm
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania13°C · 84 mm
- New York12°C · 99 mm
Where else is good in November? See where to go in November.