🇺🇸 Chicago vs Honolulu 🇺🇸

Chicago, United States vs Honolulu, United States — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Honolulu is the warmer of the two — about 15 degrees warmer on average across the year. Honolulu is drier, with roughly 95 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇺🇸 Chicago🇺🇸 Honolulu
Avg annual high14°C29°C
Hottest monthJuly (26°C)July (31°C)
Coldest monthFebruary (-7°C low)January (18°C low)
Rainy days / year19499
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Best months to visitMay, June, SeptemberJanuary, February, March

🇺🇸 Chicago

Best around May, June, September. Hottest in July (26°C), coldest lows in February (-7°C).

🇺🇸 Honolulu

Best around January, February, March. Hottest in July (31°C), coldest lows in January (18°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Chicago or Honolulu warmer?

Honolulu is warmer overall, averaging about 15 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Chicago or Honolulu?

Chicago is rainier — Honolulu sees about 95 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Chicago vs Honolulu?

Chicago is best around May, June, September; Honolulu is best around January, February, March.

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