Chicago

What's the weather like in Chicago in February?

Located in the US Midwest in the state of Illinois, Chicago has a continental climate due to its position on the shores of Lake Michigan. This brings warm summers and cold winters to the city, with temperatures still very chilly in February. You can expect freezing conditions if you visit at this time of year, so don’t forget to pack lots of warm clothes. Snow’s also quite common in February, so you should prepare for this too by bringing a hat, scarf and gloves.

Averages

This month, the average temperature in Chicago is -4ºC, with highs of 1ºC and lows of -8ºC. Make sure you’re prepared for this icy weather, especially if you have little ones, who’ll need to be wrapped up nice and warm. Any showers will be short-lived, with less than 40mm of rain predicted over seven wet days. Almost half of the daylight hours are sunny in February, great for brightening up the chilly weather.