🇺🇸 Chicago vs Skagway 🇺🇸

Chicago, United States vs Skagway, United States — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Chicago is the warmer of the two — about 6 degrees warmer on average across the year. Chicago is drier, with roughly 66 fewer rainy days a year.

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Climate at a glance

🇺🇸 Chicago🇺🇸 Skagway
Avg annual high
14°C
8°C
Hottest month
July · 26°C
July · 19°C
Coldest monthFebruary (-7°C low)February (-6°C low)
Rainy days / year
194
260
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Best months to visitMay, June, SeptemberJune, July, August

🇺🇸 Chicago

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

🇺🇸 Skagway

Best around June, July, August. Hottest in July (19°C), coldest lows in February (-6°C).

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Frequently asked questions

Is Chicago or Skagway warmer?

Chicago is warmer overall, averaging about 6 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Chicago or Skagway?

Skagway is rainier — Chicago sees about 66 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Chicago vs Skagway?

Chicago is best around May, June, September; Skagway is best around June, July, August.

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