Chicago · November
Run in the midday.
Cold: average high 47°F, low 35°F. Layering becomes the workout. Cold mornings warm into runnable midday hours — the windows around noon catch the warmest temperatures.
Avg high / low
47° / 35°F
Humidity
72%
Rain days
11/mo
Wind
17 mph
What November feels like in Chicago
Sunrise
07:41
Mid-month average
Sunset
17:30
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
Often the warmest few hours of a cold day. If you can only run once, midday gives you the most temperate window.
Evening
Cold drops back in fast after sunset. Tight window — done before headlamp territory.
What to wear running in Chicago in November
The kit for November in Chicago: cold-weather layers, gloves, and ear coverage on most mornings, a wind-blocking layer for exposed routes.
November vs the surrounding months
vs October
-14° avg high
-4 rain days
Chicago in October →
November
47°F avg high
11 rain days
Best: midday
vs December
+8° avg high
-1 rain days
Chicago in December →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best time of day to run in Chicago in November?+
Midday. Cold mornings warm into runnable midday hours — the windows around noon catch the warmest temperatures.
What's the average temperature in Chicago in November?+
Average high 47°F, average low 35°F.
How does November compare to surrounding months in Chicago?+
Compared to October (avg high 61°F), November is cooler. Compared to December (avg high 39°F), November is warmer.
Does it rain often in Chicago in November?+
Expect about 11 measurable rain days in November, on average.