Hiking in Chicago, IL

This week's weather scored for day hikes and trail walking. Find the best day to go.

Best Day for Hiking

Saturday
90/100
68°F

Showers And Thunderstorms. Wind 15 to 20 mph.

Recommended gear: rain shell, waterproof boots, pack cover

Daily Breakdown

Sunday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms · 78°F · Wind 15 to 30 mph
64/100 Good
Gear tip: rain shell, waterproof boots, pack cover

Monday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms · 77°F · Wind 15 mph
76/100 Good
Gear tip: rain shell, waterproof boots, pack cover

Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms · 80°F · Wind 15 to 20 mph
70/100 Good
Gear tip: rain shell, waterproof boots, pack cover

Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms · 73°F · Wind 15 mph
84/100 Excellent
Gear tip: rain shell, waterproof boots, pack cover

Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms · 75°F · Wind 10 to 15 mph
80/100 Excellent
Gear tip: rain shell, waterproof boots, pack cover

Friday

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers · 80°F · Wind 10 to 15 mph
70/100 Good
Gear tip: rain shell, waterproof boots, pack cover

Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms · 68°F · Wind 15 to 20 mph
90/100 Excellent
Gear tip: rain shell, waterproof boots, pack cover
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Ideal Hiking Weather

Ideal Temperature50°–70°F
Acceptable Range25°–90°F
Max Wind30 mph
Rain OK?Yes — with gear

Gear by Condition

Cold weather: insulation layers, warm hat, trekking poles

Hot weather: sun hat, electrolytes, light pack

Rain: rain shell, waterproof boots, pack cover

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