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Chicago Weather in April, USA

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  • What is Average Temperature?
    The average high temperature and the average low temperature for that month, on a daily basis, divided by 2 equals the average temperature for that month

    Temperature

    10°C
    50°F
  • What is Average High Low Temperature?
    The sum of high temperatures/low temperatures divided by the number of days in that month, recorded daily

    High Temperature

    15°C
    59°F
  • What is Average High Low Temperature?
    The sum of high temperatures/low temperatures divided by the number of days in that month, recorded daily

    Low Temperature

    4°C
    39°F
  • What is Average Day Temperature?
    The average temperature recorded between sunrise and sunset

    Day Temperature

    10°C
    50°F
  • What is Average Night Temperature?
    The average temperature recorded between sunset and sunrise

    Night Temperature

    7°C
    46°F
  • What are Average Daily Sunshine Hours?
    Total sunshine hours for the month, divided by the number of days in the month. Sunshine hours are taken with a sunshine recorder, either a Campbell-Stokes recorder or an Eppley Pyreheliometer

    Sunshine Hours

    7 hours
  • What is Average Rainfall?
    The amount of mm in rain for that month divided by the number of days, and the number of days that it rains during that month on average, over a given period of years

    Rainfall Days

    12 days
  • What is Average Rainfall?
    The amount of mm in rain for that month divided by the number of days, and the number of days that it rains during that month on average, over a given period of years

    Rainfall

    97 mm

April, 2024

Sun
Mon
1 Avg 45º
Tue
2 Avg 43º
Wed
3 Avg 43º
Thu
4 Avg 41º
Fri
5 Avg 43º
Sat
6 Avg 45º
7 Avg 43º
8 Avg 43º
9 Avg 45º
10 Avg 43º
11 Avg 48º
12 Avg 48º
13 Avg 48º
14 Avg 48º
15 Avg 12º 54º
16 Avg 11º 52º
17 Avg 11º 52º
18 Avg 13º 55º
19 Avg 10º 50º
20 Avg 10º 50º
21 Avg 48º
22 Avg 48º
23 Avg 10º 50º
24 Avg 10º 50º
25 Avg 12º 54º
26 Avg 12º 54º
27 Avg 10º 50º
28 Avg 48º
29 Avg 48º
30 Avg 11º 52º
Forecast
Avg Historical Daily Average

What's the Weather Like in Chicago in April

The weather in April in Chicago is gearing up for the warmer summer weather, but is still wildly unpredicatable, The only dependable fact when it comes to the weather in Spring in Chicago is its changeable nature.

Temperature
The average daily temperature for Chicago in April is a relatively warm 15°C, but this can still drop to  4°C on average.

The important thing to remember though, is that it is out of the freezing temperatures on average, and thus past the bleak winter weather of January. Pack layers of clothes to wear to keep yourself prepared for every eventuality.

Sunshine

The days are starting to get longer in Chicago, with the city experiencing on average 7 hours of sun per day in April.

Rain
The average rainfall experienced in Chicago during this month increases to 97 mm.

Things to do in Chicago in April

Baseball Season
While the weather may not herald the return of Spring, baseball season does, and April is the beginning of the Major Baseball Season.

Spring and Easter Flower Show
For all those who aren't interested in booking tickets to see a game, there is also the Spring and Easter Flower Show, which is held in the conservatory in Lincoln Park.
 

Chicago's International Film and Music Festival

Chicago's International Film and Music Festival showcases the talent of people in both the film and music industries.

International Antique Poster Fair
International Antique Poster Fair showing off vintage posters is also on in this month.

The Chicago Improv Festival 
The Chicago Improv Festival is another fun festival that occurs in April in the city.

The Latino Film Festival 
The Latino Film Festival showcases a number of current films from Latin America, Portugal, Spain and America.

April Fools Day at the Children's Museum 
April Fools Day at the Children's Museum is a day that involves storytellers showing children what the museum has to offer, with games too.

If you are in city in April, why not explore its historic landmarks or take advantage of the cultural attractions it offers.

There is also the wonderful architecture that you can enjoy just by walking round the city.