April weather in Chicago, IL
The average temperature in Chicago in April is 47.8°F (40.4°F–55.2°F). Average precipitation: inches.
April is a spring month in Chicago, and is cooler than the annual average of 50.8°F. Daily temperatures swing about 14.8°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Daylight averages about 13h 8m. For travel, April is a comfortable month to visit.
Avg High
55.2°F
Avg Low
40.4°F
Precipitation
in
Daylight
13h 8m
April records in Chicago
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 1 | 81.0°F (2010) | 27.0°F (2018) | — |
| April 2 | 79.0°F (2010) | 27.0°F (2018) | — |
| April 3 | 75.9°F (2011) | 30.9°F (2013) | — |
| April 4 | 73.0°F (2010) | 27.0°F (2018) | — |
| April 5 | 72.0°F (2023) | 27.0°F (2018) | — |
| April 6 | 78.1°F (2010) | 27.0°F (2007) | — |
| April 7 | 78.1°F (2020) | 21.0°F (2007) | — |
| April 8 | 72.0°F (2024) | 28.0°F (2018) | — |
| April 9 | 75.0°F (2017) | 25.0°F (2016) | — |
| April 10 | 82.9°F (2011) | 32.0°F (2018) | — |
| April 11 | 77.0°F (2023) | 34.0°F (2007) | — |
| April 12 | 81.0°F (2023) | 35.1°F (2007) | — |
| April 13 | 82.9°F (2023) | 34.0°F (2007) | — |
| April 14 | 82.0°F (2026) | 30.0°F (2014) | — |
| April 15 | 82.0°F (2010) | 27.0°F (2014) | — |
| April 16 | 72.0°F (2017) | 27.0°F (2018) | — |
| April 17 | 81.0°F (2026) | 30.0°F (2018) | — |
| April 18 | 75.9°F (2017) | 33.1°F (2018) | — |
| April 19 | 69.1°F (2017) | 32.0°F (2013) | — |
| April 20 | 79.0°F (2023) | 32.0°F (2013) | — |
| April 21 | 75.9°F (2014) | 34.0°F (2021) | — |
| April 22 | 81.0°F (2007) | 35.1°F (2015) | — |
| April 23 | 82.0°F (2022) | 36.0°F (2023) | — |
| April 24 | 82.9°F (2009) | 36.0°F (2013) | — |
| April 25 | 82.0°F (2016) | 37.0°F (2024) | — |
| April 26 | 79.0°F (2009) | 37.9°F (2014) | — |
| April 27 | 86.0°F (2021) | 33.1°F (2019) | — |
| April 28 | 82.0°F (2025) | 37.0°F (2018) | — |
| April 29 | 82.0°F (2007) | 36.0°F (2018) | — |
| April 30 | 84.0°F (2013) | 37.9°F (2019) | — |