Water temperature in Chicago (IL) in April
Is it warm enough to swim in Chicago in April? Average water temperature in Chicago in April is 42.4°F and therefore is not suitable for comfortable swimming. The warmest water in Chicago in April is 50.4°F, and the coldest is 34.9°F. Average high air temperature in Chicago in April is 59°F, and average low temperature is 42°F. To find out the sea temperature today and in the coming days, go to Current sea temperature in Chicago
Changes water temperature in Chicago in April 2025, 2024
To get an accurate forecast for the water temperature in Chicago for any chosen month, compare two years within a 10 year range using the chart below. In addition to the sea water temperature in Chicago, the selected years in the table also show the values of the maximum and minimum temperatures on each of the days of April.
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| Day | 2025 | 2024 | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 1 | 41.7°F | 41.2°F | 35.6°F | 43.5°F |
| April 2 | 41.5°F | 40.8°F | 34.9°F | 45.3°F |
| April 3 | 41.4°F | 40.5°F | 35.1°F | 44.4°F |
| April 4 | 42.1°F | 40.5°F | 35.2°F | 43.7°F |
| April 5 | 41.5°F | 41.2°F | 36.3°F | 43.9°F |
| April 6 | 43.2°F | 41.7°F | 36.5°F | 44.6°F |
| April 7 | 43.7°F | 41.9°F | 36.7°F | 44.4°F |
| April 8 | 42.1°F | 42.3°F | 36.5°F | 45.5°F |
| April 9 | 42.1°F | 42.3°F | 36.7°F | 45.1°F |
| April 10 | 41.9°F | 42.8°F | 36.9°F | 44.6°F |
| April 11 | 41.9°F | 42.4°F | 37.4°F | 44.8°F |
| April 12 | 42.6°F | 44.2°F | 38.3°F | 45.3°F |
| April 13 | 42.4°F | 44.6°F | 38.5°F | 45°F |
| April 14 | 43.9°F | 45.1°F | 38.5°F | 45.7°F |
| April 15 | 43.9°F | 46.9°F | 38.7°F | 46.9°F |
| Day | 2025 | 2024 | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 16 | 44.8°F | 46.9°F | 38.8°F | 46.9°F |
| April 17 | 44.1°F | 46.8°F | 38.7°F | 46.8°F |
| April 18 | 43.7°F | 47.7°F | 39°F | 47.7°F |
| April 19 | 43.5°F | 47.7°F | 38.7°F | 47.7°F |
| April 20 | 45.1°F | 47.7°F | 39°F | 47.7°F |
| April 21 | 47.7°F | 48.4°F | 39.6°F | 48.4°F |
| April 22 | 47.1°F | 48.2°F | 39°F | 48.2°F |
| April 23 | 46.9°F | 49.6°F | 39.7°F | 49.6°F |
| April 24 | 46.4°F | 48.2°F | 40.6°F | 48.2°F |
| April 25 | 47.3°F | 45.5°F | 40.6°F | 48.2°F |
| April 26 | 47.7°F | 43.2°F | 41°F | 48.6°F |
| April 27 | 46.8°F | 43.5°F | 41.2°F | 48.4°F |
| April 28 | 48°F | 43.7°F | 42.1°F | 48°F |
| April 29 | 48.6°F | 45.3°F | 42.4°F | 48.9°F |
| April 30 | 50.4°F | 45.1°F | 42.8°F | 50.4°F |
Average water temperature in Chicago in April over a decade
| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 |
| 42.6°F | 41.7°F | 38.8°F | 41.9°F | 42.3°F |
| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
| 45.1°F | 41.5°F | 43.5°F | 44.4°F | 44.4°F |
Chicago sea state in April
Chart comparing the height of waves in Chicago in April over the past years. The red line indicates the height of the waves when swimming in the sea is prohibited. To view the current sea conditions, click on the graph.
Weather and climate in Chicago in April
This data display average monthly climate indicators in Chicago in April based on our historical weather readings over a period of ten years. In addition to temperature, we include data on the number of rainy and sunny days so you can have all the information about your destination before your trip
- Average HIGH temperature59°F
- Average LOW temperature42°F
- Average humidity
65 - Average rainfall days11 days
- Average rainfall91mm/3.6''
- Average daylight13h
- Average sunshine7.2h
- Average UV index6
Chicago water temperature during other months:
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