🇺🇸 Chicago vs Sarasota 🇺🇸

Chicago, United States vs Sarasota, United States — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Sarasota is the warmer of the two — about 13 degrees warmer on average across the year. Chicago is drier, with roughly 27 fewer rainy days a year.

Warmer · SarasotaDrier · Chicago

Climate at a glance

🇺🇸 Chicago🇺🇸 Sarasota
Avg annual high
14°C
27°C
Hottest month
July · 26°C
August · 31°C
Coldest monthFebruary (-7°C low)January (13°C low)
Rainy days / year
194
221
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Best months to visitMay, June, SeptemberJanuary, February, December

🇺🇸 Chicago

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

🇺🇸 Sarasota

Best around January, February, December. Hottest in August (31°C), coldest lows in January (13°C).

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Frequently asked questions

Is Chicago or Sarasota warmer?

Sarasota is warmer overall, averaging about 13 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Chicago or Sarasota?

Sarasota is rainier — Chicago sees about 27 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Chicago vs Sarasota?

Chicago is best around May, June, September; Sarasota is best around January, February, December.

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