🇮🇪 Dublin vs 🇺🇸 Chicago

Weather Comparison

Current Weather Right Now

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Dublin

broken clouds

56°F

Broken Clouds

Feels like 53°F

H 57°F / L 56°F

Humidity: 45%

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Chicago

broken clouds

58°F

Broken Clouds

Feels like 56°F

H 60°F / L 57°F

Humidity: 51%

Climate Overview

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Dublin

Temperate oceanic — mild, rainy, windy year-round, no extremes

Best monthsMay, June, July, August
AvoidNovember, December, January, February
Annual rain28 inches (720 mm) — spread across all months

Dublin's climate is famously wet and mild. It never gets very hot or very cold. Rain is possible any day of the year. Summer brings long twilight evenings; winters are dark and stormy.

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Chicago

Humid continental — cold harsh winters, hot humid summers, severe storms

Best monthsMay, June, September
AvoidJanuary, February, March (brutal cold)
Annual rain38 inches (965 mm)

Chicago lives up to its Windy City nickname. Lake Michigan creates its own microclimate — cooler summers and heavier lake-effect snow in winter. Summers are warm but brief; winters are among the harshest of any major American city.

Seasonal Comparison

Season🇮🇪 Dublin🇺🇸 Chicago
Spring

42–57°F

March–May

35–65°F

March–May

Summer

55–66°F

June–August

70–84°F

June–August

Fall

46–59°F

September–November

45–68°F

September–November

Winter

37–46°F

December–February

17–32°F

December–February

Dublin vs Chicago: Frequently Asked Questions

Does Dublin or Chicago have better weather?

Dublin and Chicago have very different climates. Temperate oceanic — mild, rainy, windy year-round, no extremes Chicago: Humid continental — cold harsh winters, hot humid summers, severe storms. The best city depends on your preferred season and temperature range.

When is the best time to visit Dublin vs Chicago?

Best time for Dublin: May, June, July, August. Best time for Chicago: May, June, September.

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