What to Wear in Chicago in January
Brutally cold — the Windy City at its most extreme. Expect -9°–-2°C with 10 rainy days on average.
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High
-2°C
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Low
-9°C
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Rain days
10
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Feel
Rainy Day
Typical outfit
~-5°C average
About January in Chicago
January in Chicago typically brings brutally cold — the windy city at its most extreme. With averages of -9°–-2°C, the conditions call for rain is in the forecast — waterproof layers are your best friend today.
Dress in waterproof layers rather than one very thick coat. You'll warm up walking and cool down in buildings.
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