🇺🇸 Chicago vs Jackson Hole 🇺🇸

Chicago, United States vs Jackson Hole, United States — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Chicago is the warmer of the two — about 3 degrees warmer on average across the year. Jackson Hole is drier, with roughly 63 fewer rainy days a year.

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Climate at a glance

🇺🇸 Chicago🇺🇸 Jackson Hole
Avg annual high
14°C
11°C
Hottest month
July · 26°C
July · 27°C
Coldest monthFebruary (-7°C low)December (-11°C low)
Rainy days / year
194
131
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Best months to visitMay, June, SeptemberJune, August, September

🇺🇸 Chicago

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

🇺🇸 Jackson Hole

Best around June, August, September. Hottest in July (27°C), coldest lows in December (-11°C).

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Frequently asked questions

Is Chicago or Jackson Hole warmer?

Chicago is warmer overall, averaging about 3 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Chicago or Jackson Hole?

Chicago is rainier — Jackson Hole sees about 63 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Chicago vs Jackson Hole?

Chicago is best around May, June, September; Jackson Hole is best around June, August, September.

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