🇺🇸 Chicago vs Vancouver 🇨🇦

Chicago, United States vs Vancouver, Canada — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Chicago is the warmer of the two — about 1 degree warmer on average across the year. Chicago is drier, with roughly 16 fewer rainy days a year.

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Climate at a glance

🇺🇸 Chicago🇨🇦 Vancouver
Avg annual high
14°C
13°C
Hottest month
July · 26°C
July · 23°C
Coldest monthFebruary (-7°C low)February (1°C low)
Rainy days / year
194
210
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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).

🇨🇦 Vancouver

Best around June, July, August. Hottest in July (23°C), coldest lows in February (1°C).

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Frequently asked questions

Is Chicago or Vancouver warmer?

Chicago is warmer overall, averaging about 1 degree higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Chicago or Vancouver?

Vancouver is rainier — Chicago sees about 16 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Chicago vs Vancouver?

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

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