🇺🇸 Chicago vs Victoria 🇨🇦

Chicago, United States vs Victoria, Canada — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Both cities run similar average temperatures year-round. Victoria is drier, with roughly 8 fewer rainy days a year.

Drier · Victoria

Climate at a glance

🇺🇸 Chicago🇨🇦 Victoria
Avg annual high
14°C
14°C
Hottest month
July · 26°C
August · 23°C
Coldest monthFebruary (-7°C low)February (2°C low)
Rainy days / year
194
186
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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).

🇨🇦 Victoria

Best around June, July, August. Hottest in August (23°C), coldest lows in February (2°C).

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Frequently asked questions

Is Chicago or Victoria warmer?

Chicago and Victoria have very similar average temperatures.

Which is rainier, Chicago or Victoria?

Chicago is rainier — Victoria sees about 8 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Chicago vs Victoria?

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

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