🇺🇸 Chicago vs Tucson 🇺🇸

Chicago, United States vs Tucson, United States — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Tucson is the warmer of the two — about 15 degrees warmer on average across the year. Tucson is drier, with roughly 149 fewer rainy days a year.

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Climate at a glance

🇺🇸 Chicago🇺🇸 Tucson
Avg annual high
14°C
29°C
Hottest month
July · 26°C
June · 38°C
Coldest monthFebruary (-7°C low)January (5°C low)
Rainy days / year
194
45
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Best months to visitMay, June, SeptemberFebruary, March, November

🇺🇸 Chicago

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

🇺🇸 Tucson

Best around February, March, November. Hottest in June (38°C), coldest lows in January (5°C).

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Frequently asked questions

Is Chicago or Tucson warmer?

Tucson is warmer overall, averaging about 15 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Chicago or Tucson?

Chicago is rainier — Tucson sees about 149 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Chicago vs Tucson?

Chicago is best around May, June, September; Tucson is best around February, March, November.

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