Month guide · Chicago · United States
Chicago in June
What June is really like in Chicago: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
June is one of the best months to visit Chicago. Expect average highs of 27°C (81°F), lows of 16°C (61°F), about 11 rainy days and roughly 15.2 hours of daylight. Warm, long days and the start of festival season, with free concerts in Millennium Park and busy beaches.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 27°C (81°F) / 16°C (61°F)
- Rainy days
- About 11
- Daylight
- About 15.2 hours
- Crowds
- Very busy
- Hotel prices
- Highest
Weather in June
June is the 3rd-warmest month in Chicago: days average 27°C (81°F) against a yearly average high of 15°C (59°F), and nights fall to about 16°C (61°F). Rain falls on roughly 11 of its 30 days. Compared with May (21°C (70°F)), June is warmer; by July highs climb to around 29°C (84°F).
- Sunrise (15 June)
- About 05:14
- Sunset (15 June)
- About 20:27
- Daylight
- About 15.2 hours
Summer (June–August). Hot, humid and packed with free events: festivals in Grant Park, concerts at the Pritzker Pavilion, lakefront beaches and rooftop bars. Prices peak.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, June rates 5 for crowds (the peak is June at 5) and 5 for hotel prices (highest in June). Book accommodation early: June is one of the pricier months.
Events in June
- Chicago Blues Festival — free concerts (usually June)
- Chicago Pride Parade (usually the last Sunday of June)
- Grant Park Music Festival — free classical concerts (usually June to August)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in June
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Architecture · The Loop
Chicago Cultural Center
Built in 1897 as the city's first central public library, the Cultural Center holds what is described as the world's largest Tiffany stained-glass dome in Preston Bradley Hall, a second glass dome by Healy and Millet, mosaic-lined staircases and free exhibitions and concerts.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Architecture
- Rainy day
- Off the beaten path
- History
Garden · East Garfield Park
Garfield Park Conservatory
Take the Green Line to Conservatory–Central Park Drive, which stops right next to the entrance.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Kids
- Rainy day
- Nature
- Off the beaten path
Museum · Pilsen
National Museum of Mexican Art
Founded in 1982 in Pilsen, this free museum has one of the largest collections of Mexican art in the US, from ancient Mesoamerican pieces to contemporary prints.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Art
- Rainy day
- Off the beaten path
Park · The Loop
Millennium Park and Cloud Gate
See the Bean early in the morning before the crowds, then cross Gehry's winding BP Bridge to Maggie Daley Park.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- Kids
- Photo spot
- Outdoors
What to pack
For highs near 27°C, lows near 16°C and 11 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is June a good time to visit Chicago?
It is one of the best months to visit Chicago. Warm, long days and the start of festival season, with free concerts in Millennium Park and busy beaches.
+How warm is Chicago in June?
Average highs are around 27°C (81°F) and lows around 16°C (61°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Chicago in June?
Expect rain on about 11 days of the month.