Christmas Weatherin Chicago, Illinois
December 25, 2026 · Friday
Long-Range OutlookCold with a chance of snow
Expected high
34–49°
Expected low
23–35°
Rain risk
Moderate
40% of past years
Confidence: LowTemperatures near normal
What will it feel like?
Expect a chilly day in Chicago. Snow is possible, so travel could be slower.
What should I wear?
A warm jacket and layers. Waterproof boots are a good idea.
Good day for…
- BeachPoor
- Theme parkPoor
- Outdoor diningPoor
- HikingFair
- Outdoor eventPoor
What’s normal for this date?
- Typical high
- 39°
- Typical low
- 27°
- Rain chance
- 40%
This outlook: temperatures near normal.
Past weather on this date
- Last year (2025)42° / 38°
- 5-year average40° / 30°
- 10-year average38° / 27°
- Warmest in that span57° (2019)
- Coolest in that span3° (2022)
Details
- Sunrise8:16 AM
- Sunset5:25 PM
About this outlook
Based on historical weather and climate patterns for this time of year. The exact weather this far ahead can't be known — this shows what's most likely.
Sources: Open-Meteo historical archive (ERA5), past 10 years
Updated Tue, 06 Oct 2026 01:00:23 GMT