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Chicago in June
Chicago warms up: highs climb to 70°F (21°C), from 59°F in May, with lows of 59°F (15°C) and about 4.0 in (102 mm) of rain.
It scores 76/100 for comfort, 4th of 12, which makes it a solid shoulder-season month.
- Avg high
- 70°F (21°C)
- Avg low
- 59°F (15°C)
- Rain
- 4.0 in (102 mm)
- Humidity
- 81%
- Cloud cover
- 56%
- Daylight
- ~15 h 02 min
- Comfort score
- 76/100 · Great
What June feels like
Days are warm, averaging 70°F (21°C), easy weather for being outside from morning to evening.
Lows average 59°F (15°C).
Some rain is likely, about 4.0 in (102 mm) in the month, so pack for a shower or two.
With about 15 h 02 min of daylight, evenings stay light late.
Plan around June
June is shoulder season: good weather, a step below the best months (July – September).
- First warm month: highs reach 70°F, up from 59°F in May.
- Inside the wettest three-month stretch, April – June.
- Longest days of the year, about 15 h 02 min of daylight.
- The year's biggest warm-up: highs jump 6°C (11°F) from May.
- June sits inside the Jun – Sep window our Chicago & Great Lakes route recommends.
- Our Chicago & Milwaukee route is planned for Late Nov – Dec 24, a window set by the holiday season rather than the weather — June falls outside it.
What to pack for June
- Light, breathable clotheshighs average 70°F
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hatstrong sun this month
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaa shower or two is likely
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Chicago in June
June is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
Navy Pier
Lakefront pier with the Centennial Wheel, boat tours and skyline views.
Why now Our curated notes say it's best summer evening.
Chicago Architecture Center River Cruise
90-minute docent-led boat tour of the skyscrapers along the Chicago River.
Why now Our curated notes say it's best May–Oct.
Maggie Daley Park Skating Ribbon
A quarter-mile loop of ice winding over the hills of Maggie Daley Park, with the skyline rising behind it.
Why now June scores 76/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Art Institute of Chicago
Huge collection including Nighthawks, A Sunday on La Grande Jatte and the Thorne Miniature Rooms.
The Berghoff
German restaurant on West Adams Street since 1898, with schnitzel, sauerbraten and its own root beer and lager.
Why now Highs near 70°F and 4.0 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Christkindlmarket
German-style Christmas market in Daley Plaza since 1996, with wooden stalls, ornaments, bratwurst and Glühwein.
Why now One to do outside while the weather is on your side.
Nearby in June
- Indiana Dunes in June~34 mi · highs 78°F, 3.9 in rain · 5°C (8°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Milwaukee in June~81 mi · highs 77°F, 4.9 in rain · 4°C (7°F) warmer by day, wetter
- Holland in June~100 mi · highs 68°F, 3.5 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Broad Ripple in June~159 mi · highs 81°F, 5.3 in rain · 6°C (11°F) warmer by day, wetter
These averages also cover Lincoln Park and The Loop & Chicago River.
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Chicago in June: quick answers
Is June a good time to visit Chicago?
It's a good shoulder-season choice, scoring 76/100 against a best of 85 in July – September. Expect highs of 70°F (21°C) and 4.0 in (102 mm) of rain. June is inside the Jun – Sep window our Chicago & Great Lakes route recommends.
How hot is Chicago in June?
Average highs are 70°F (21°C) and average lows 59°F (15°C), making it the 4th-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Chicago in June?
Some: about 4.0 in (102 mm) of rain falls across June on average, the 3rd-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 38.7 in (982 mm).
What should I pack for Chicago in June?
Bring light, breathable clothes (highs average 70°F), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (strong sun this month), packable rain jacket or umbrella (a shower or two is likely) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
Routes in season in June
- Chicago & Great Lakes Jun – Sep
Planning Chicago in June?
Share this June plan with your group, poll everyone on dates and keep the packing list in one place.