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Chicago in December

A quieter, shoulder or off-peak time. The best months for Chicago are June, July, August and September. In December, cold, pack a proper winter coat, hat and gloves; some rain is likely, a compact umbrella is worth packing.

A quieter, shoulder or off-peak time.
Avg temp
-3°C
Rainfall
81 mm
Crowds
Quieter
~Cost/day
$150
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Weather and what to pack

In December, Chicago is typically cold, pack a proper winter coat, hat and gloves; some rain is likely, a compact umbrella is worth packing. Average temperatures sit around -3°C with about 81mm of rain across the month.

Things to do in Chicago in December

Highlights from Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap.

Fisk Generating Station
The Fisk Generating Station, also known as Fisk Street Generating Station or Fisk Station, is an inactive medium-size, coal-fired electric generating station located at 1111 West C
Halsted station (CTA Orange Line)
Halsted station is an "L" station on the CTA Orange Line, located near the intersection of Halsted Street and Archer Avenue in the Bridgeport neighborhood of Chicago. The station o
Pilsen Historic District
The Pilsen Historic District is located in the Lower West Side community area of Chicago and is among the few neighborhoods with buildings that survived the Great Chicago Fire of 1
Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church (Chicago)
Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church was a church in Chicago on 19th and Peoria streets in the Pilsen neighborhood. The church was founded in 1850 and the current remains of the church
Palmisano Park
Henry C. Palmisano Park, or Palmisano Park is a 26.60-acre community park in the Bridgeport neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois. The park was first opened in 2009 as Stearns Quarry P
Canal Street railroad bridge
The Canal Street railroad bridge is a vertical-lift bridge across the south branch of the Chicago River in Chicago, Illinois. It was designated a Chicago Landmark on December 12, 2

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Chicago in December: FAQ

Is December a good time to visit Chicago?+

A quieter, shoulder or off-peak time. Chicago's best months are generally June, July, August and September.

What is the weather like in Chicago in December?+

Expect average temperatures around -3°C. Rainfall averages about 81mm for the month. In short, cold, pack a proper winter coat, hat and gloves; some rain is likely, a compact umbrella is worth packing.

What should I pack for Chicago in December?+

Based on the typical December weather: cold, pack a proper winter coat, hat and gloves; some rain is likely, a compact umbrella is worth packing.

What is there to do in Chicago in December?+

Popular things to do include Fisk Generating Station, Halsted station (CTA Orange Line), Pilsen Historic District and Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church (Chicago). There is a longer list below, or you can generate a full plan.

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