I live in LA and thinking of visiting Chicago during the last week of August. I've never been there before. Will it be too hot or humid? Is it a good time to visit?
2007-07-20 05:48:33 · 9 answers · asked by SuddenlySexy 1 in Travel ➔ United States ➔ Chicago
August is usually very hot. It's the hottest month of the year here. However, Chicago being what it is, you just never know. It can be anywhere from 60 degrees to 100 degrees. LOL! Normal would be in the 80's and 90's.
2007-07-21 05:16:18 · answer #1 · answered by Irma A 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Welcome to the Windy City!! The area you're staying in is great. You won't have to worry about crime. You will probably see more homeless people at night though. They don't bother anyone, just ask for change. It's not like you're going to be walking all over them either. It's kind of a shock to some people to see homeless folks though. As for a great place to eat and watch a baseball game or something, Jefferson Tap! My cousin owns it. It's on Lake and Jefferson. You can totally cab it. The address is 325 Jefferson Street. They have a website so you can check out their menu. It's very reasonable and they have amazing food! As far as your trip to O'Hare, you're probably going to be better off catching the blue line (the electric train system, or the "el") to O'Hare. Traffic is a nightmare on I-90 during rush hour. I'm not exaggerating either. It's horrendous. I'm in it everyday. Harry Cary's Restaurant is great too. They have a fine dining section that's very fancy, or you can sit at the bar and enjoy some delicous homemade potato chips. They have the ball that Bartman caught. Well, they have what's left of the ball...it's been blown up. They also have a "holy cow" there. Harry always used to say that! HOOOLY COW!!! *sniff, we miss Harry, sniff* Oh, one more word of advice...I would skip out on Navy Pier if you don't have time to see everything. It's not all that everyone thinks it's cracked up to be. There's the big ferris wheel, but that's seriously one of the only fun attractions there. I hate going there b/c it's over crowded with little to do. If you're into architecture, there's several architectural tours along the river. They are the best! I highly recommend them.
2016-05-18 03:21:49 · answer #2 · answered by nikki 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
August's a fun time to visit - lots of festivals going on, and the lakefront is busy and fun - but it is pretty hot and humid. It's more humid than you'll be used to from LA, but it won't be terrible - much better than winter, certainly, and by late August the humidity is beginning to calm down a bit anyway.
2007-07-20 10:42:30 · answer #3 · answered by Marc W 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As a Brit, who visits Chicago regularly, it never ceases to amaze me just how hot...and humid the City gets. No matter what I wear, I still find it uncomfortable. But as the City and its people are so awesome it's worth it. No matter what the weather, you'll want to come back for more. Have a good trip!
2007-07-21 03:03:02 · answer #4 · answered by Miln3shine 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Right now in chicago the weather is all messed up. Not really easy to predict the weather here. Yesterday is was cold enough for a jacket but today its somewhat hot. Usually late august is a good time, its not TOO hot but not TOO cold.
2007-07-20 05:54:08 · answer #5 · answered by Colie 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Mid-August is usually when Chicago is at its hottest. My guess is the week you come will be in the 80s or 90s. But they don't call it the windy city for nothing. Make sure you bring a jacket. The wind could make even the hottest days feel chilly. I hope you have fun on your trip and welcome to Chicago!!
2007-07-20 07:31:34 · answer #6 · answered by dancinqueen 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is both hot and humid, probably on average 85 with 70-80% humidity.....mid Sept is a great time too
2007-07-20 05:56:56 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
August is very hot and humid.
2007-07-20 13:29:52 · answer #8 · answered by Sunshine 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
...well, i live in Chicago... and in late August it's pretty f*cking hot
Edit:
oh, and regarding the guy's answer above mine... they DON'T call it "the windy city" because of the wind... they call it that because back in the day all our politicians talked out their as$es and were liars. so, other states started saying they were all "full of hot air"...hence, "the WINDY city".... duh.
2007-07-20 08:34:11 · answer #9 · answered by Catz Ladee 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋