average weather in chicago in april
The average annual snowfall amount is 37 inches (949 mm). Average daily highs are around 30 - 38Â°F (-1Â°C - 3Â°C). Springtime in Chicago means blooming flowers and a lively lakefront. Temperatures really start to warm up with April typically in the 50's Â°F (10-15Â°C) and May up to around 70Â°F (21Â°C). Rainfall averages 3.5 - 3.8 inches (92 - 94mm). Summers in Chicago are warm with average daytime temperatures around 78Â°F to 92Â°F (26Â°C - 33Â°C). Rainfall averages range from 3.7 - 4.3 inches (94 to 109mm). It's cooler near the lake, and June is typically the wettest month of the year.