🇺🇸 Chicago vs Telluride 🇺🇸

Chicago, United States vs Telluride, United States — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Chicago is the warmer of the two — about 4 degrees warmer on average across the year. Telluride is drier, with roughly 60 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇺🇸 Chicago🇺🇸 Telluride
Avg annual high14°C10°C
Hottest monthJuly (26°C)July (23°C)
Coldest monthFebruary (-7°C low)December (-11°C low)
Rainy days / year194134
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Best months to visitMay, June, SeptemberJune, August, September

🇺🇸 Chicago

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

🇺🇸 Telluride

Best around June, August, September. Hottest in July (23°C), coldest lows in December (-11°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Chicago or Telluride warmer?

Chicago is warmer overall, averaging about 4 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Chicago or Telluride?

Chicago is rainier — Telluride sees about 60 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Chicago vs Telluride?

Chicago is best around May, June, September; Telluride is best around June, August, September.

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