Chicago · June
Run in the morning.
Comfortable average high of 76°F, dipping to 61°F at night. Expect 15 rain days — plan around the radar. Humidity rises with the sun — morning runs catch the driest, coolest window.
Avg high / low
76° / 61°F
Humidity
75%
Rain days
15/mo
Wind
14 mph
What June feels like in Chicago
Sunrise
05:16
Mid-month average
Sunset
20:26
Mid-month average
Time-of-day breakdown
Morning
Coolest, driest air of the day. The window before sunrise is the most reliable comfortable hour.
Midday
Mild but UV and traffic peak. Workable if you don't mind shifting your pace.
Evening
Warm and runnable. Crowded routes but the air's typically calm.
What to wear running in Chicago in June
The kit for June in Chicago: shorts and a short-sleeve are the standard kit, a water-resistant cap or jacket on standby.
June vs the surrounding months
vs May
+11° avg high
-1 rain days
Chicago in May →
June
76°F avg high
15 rain days
Best: morning
vs July
-4° avg high
0 rain days
Chicago in July →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best time of day to run in Chicago in June?+
Morning. Humidity rises with the sun — morning runs catch the driest, coolest window.
What's the average temperature in Chicago in June?+
Average high 76°F, average low 61°F.
How does June compare to surrounding months in Chicago?+
Compared to May (avg high 65°F), June is warmer. Compared to July (avg high 79°F), June is cooler.
Does it rain often in Chicago in June?+
Expect about 15 measurable rain days in June, on average.