🇺🇸 Chicago vs Nashville 🇺🇸

Chicago, United States vs Nashville, United States — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Nashville is the warmer of the two — about 7 degrees warmer on average across the year. Chicago is drier, with roughly 6 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇺🇸 Chicago🇺🇸 Nashville
Avg annual high14°C21°C
Hottest monthJuly (26°C)July (32°C)
Coldest monthFebruary (-7°C low)January (-1°C low)
Rainy days / year194200
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Best months to visitMay, June, SeptemberApril, September, October

🇺🇸 Chicago

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

🇺🇸 Nashville

Best around April, September, October. Hottest in July (32°C), coldest lows in January (-1°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Chicago or Nashville warmer?

Nashville is warmer overall, averaging about 7 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Chicago or Nashville?

Nashville is rainier — Chicago sees about 6 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Chicago vs Nashville?

Chicago is best around May, June, September; Nashville is best around April, September, October.

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