Weather · Chicago, United States
Chicago Weather in January
Expect cold, mostly dry in Chicago through January: highs near 1°C, lows around -7°C, 58mm of rain across the month. It's a reasonable time to visit.
Avg high
1°C
34°F
Avg low
-7°C
19°F
Rainfall
58mm
#11 wettest of 12
What to pack
Warm layers and a proper coat. Rain is unlikely to interrupt your plans.
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