🇺🇸 Chicago vs Santa Fe 🇺🇸

Chicago, United States vs Santa Fe, United States — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Santa Fe is the warmer of the two — about 2 degrees warmer on average across the year. Santa Fe is drier, with roughly 62 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇺🇸 Chicago🇺🇸 Santa Fe
Avg annual high14°C16°C
Hottest monthJuly (26°C)July (28°C)
Coldest monthFebruary (-7°C low)January (-6°C low)
Rainy days / year194132
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Best months to visitMay, June, SeptemberMay, September, October

🇺🇸 Chicago

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

🇺🇸 Santa Fe

Best around May, September, October. Hottest in July (28°C), coldest lows in January (-6°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Chicago or Santa Fe warmer?

Santa Fe is warmer overall, averaging about 2 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Chicago or Santa Fe?

Chicago is rainier — Santa Fe sees about 62 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Chicago vs Santa Fe?

Chicago is best around May, June, September; Santa Fe is best around May, September, October.

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