October may be winding down, but Chicago’s forecast has other ideas. A dry, unseasonably warm stretch is on tap for the weekend of October 24–25, giving you a good excuse to squeeze in another patio afternoon or a long walk through the fall foliage.
The National Weather Service forecast calls for highs of 70 to 74 degrees across the area on Saturday, followed by an even warmer Sunday.
What will the weather be like in Chicago this weekend?
Here’s what to expect if you’re making outdoor plans:
- Saturday, October 24: Highs of 70 to 74 degrees, with cooler temperatures in the 60s along the lake. Overnight lows will drop to 45 to 53.
- Sunday, October 25: Mostly sunny skies and highs of 72 to 77 degrees—the warmest day of the weekend.
Sunday looks especially inviting for an outdoor afternoon, with the weekend’s highest temperatures and no significant rain in the forecast.
Will the warm weather stick around?
The mild stretch should continue into Monday, October 26, with highs ranging from 65 to 75 degrees as clouds build. The Illinois lakeshore could stay cooler, in the lower 60s.
For now, the weekend forecast leaves plenty of room for outdoor plans—without a significant rain threat to work around. Always check the National Weather Service Chicago forecast page before you head out.
