🇺🇸 Chicago vs Sacramento 🇺🇸

Chicago, United States vs Sacramento, United States — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Sacramento is the warmer of the two — about 11 degrees warmer on average across the year. Sacramento is drier, with roughly 135 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇺🇸 Chicago🇺🇸 Sacramento
Avg annual high14°C25°C
Hottest monthJuly (26°C)July (37°C)
Coldest monthFebruary (-7°C low)January (5°C low)
Rainy days / year19459
SnowRareRare
Best months to visitMay, June, SeptemberApril, October, November

🇺🇸 Chicago

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

🇺🇸 Sacramento

Best around April, October, November. Hottest in July (37°C), coldest lows in January (5°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Chicago or Sacramento warmer?

Sacramento is warmer overall, averaging about 11 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Chicago or Sacramento?

Chicago is rainier — Sacramento sees about 135 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Chicago vs Sacramento?

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

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