Chicago — time and weather
Chicago is a city in United States, in the America/Chicago time zone. This page shows the current local time in Chicago and the current weather: temperature, precipitation and wind speed.
About the time in Chicago
Local time in Chicago is based on the America/Chicago time zone. Daylight saving time, where it applies in this region, is handled automatically. The current offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is shown next to the clock. The time on this page updates every second and is synced with your device clock.
About the country and city
The United States is a large country in North America with diverse landscapes, climate zones and cultural regions.
More about the country: United States →What to see in Chicago
Sights and historical places
- the Cloud Gate sculpture in Millennium Park
- the Chicago Riverwalk
- the Willis Tower observation deck
- Navy Pier
Museums
- the Art Institute of Chicago
- the Field Museum
- the Museum of Science and Industry
Where to spend time
- Millennium Park
- the Lake Michigan lakefront
- Lincoln Park
Local cuisine
Chicago is known for deep-dish pizza and hot dogs; diverse cafes and markets.
Climate in Chicago: month by month
The warmest month in Chicago is July, with average daytime highs of 27.1 °C; the coolest is January, around -0.2 °C by day and -7.0 °C at night. Rainfall peaks in July (~164 mm) and is lowest in February (~52 mm).
| Month | Day °C | Night °C | Rain, mm | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0 | -7 | 68 | 10 |
| February | 2 | -6 | 52 | 7 |
| March | 9 | 0 | 97 | 12 |
| April | 14 | 5 | 83 | 13 |
| May | 19 | 10 | 91 | 11 |
| June | 26 | 17 | 102 | 9 |
| July | 27 | 19 | 164 | 12 |
| August | 27 | 19 | 102 | 10 |
| September | 24 | 16 | 83 | 7 |
| October | 18 | 10 | 111 | 11 |
| November | 10 | 2 | 55 | 7 |
| December | 4 | -3 | 67 | 10 |
Averages computed from daily observations 2021–2025 (Open-Meteo archive). Useful for trip planning, not a forecast for a specific date.
Good to know: sun, seasons and time differences
Based on 2021–2025 climate normals, the most comfortable months to visit Chicago are May, September: pleasant daytime temperatures and less rain than in the wettest months of the year.
Sun today in Chicago: Sunrise 06:02 · Sunset 19:45 · Day length 13:43
Time difference from Chicago right now:
| New York | −1 h |
| London | −6 h |
| Dubai | −9 h |
| Tokyo | −14 h |
| Paris | −7 h |
| Sydney | −15 h |