Camping in Chicago, IL

This week's weather scored for car camping and tent camping. Find the best day to go.

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Best Day for Camping

Saturday
94/100
47°F

Mostly Sunny. Wind 5 to 10 mph.

Recommended gear: 0°F sleeping bag, insulated pad, base layers

Daily Breakdown

Today

Patchy Drizzle then Mostly Cloudy · 50°F · Wind 10 to 15 mph
90/100 Excellent
Gear tip: rain fly, tarps, waterproof bags

Saturday

Mostly Sunny · 47°F · Wind 5 to 10 mph
94/100 Excellent
Gear tip: 0°F sleeping bag, insulated pad, base layers

Sunday

Chance Rain Showers · 74°F · Wind 15 to 20 mph
90/100 Excellent
Gear tip: rain fly, tarps, waterproof bags

Monday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms · 75°F · Wind 15 mph
90/100 Excellent
Gear tip: rain fly, tarps, waterproof bags

Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms · 78°F · Wind 15 mph
84/100 Excellent
Gear tip: rain fly, tarps, waterproof bags

Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms · 73°F · Wind 15 to 20 mph
90/100 Excellent
Gear tip: rain fly, tarps, waterproof bags

Thursday

Chance Rain Showers · 73°F · Wind 10 to 15 mph
90/100 Excellent
Gear tip: rain fly, tarps, waterproof bags
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Ideal Camping Weather

Ideal Temperature50°–75°F
Acceptable Range25°–95°F
Max Wind30 mph
Rain OK?Yes — with gear

Gear by Condition

Cold weather: 0°F sleeping bag, insulated pad, base layers

Hot weather: ventilated tent, battery fan, shade tarp

Rain: rain fly, tarps, waterproof bags

Other Activities in Chicago

Running → Cycling → Hiking → Golf → Fishing → Beach Day → Picnic / BBQ → Outdoor Wedding → Dog Walking →

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