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Art Institute of Chicago

Chicago, United States
Best timeMay–Jun & Sep–Oct
Set inChicago, United States
In season~73°F high
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Climate

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2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0).

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21–81°F
Fares from$120
Nearest airportORD
CurrencyUSD
LanguageEnglish
TimezoneUTC-05:00
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Historical monthly weather
Sunny share of daylightAug · 54%
WarmestJul · 81°F
WettestOct
Best windowMay–Jun & Sep–Oct
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Bar height is the typical daytime high; color shows sunny share of daylight. The shaded months are the ideal window to go.
Weather data & source

2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0). Sunny share of daylight is calibrated from daytime cloud cover. ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

American Gothic, Nighthawks and one of the largest Impressionist collections outside Paris.

Best time to visit

Two separate windows work best: May–Jun & Sep–Oct. Pick the one that matches what you came for.

Pairs well with

United Center
3 mi away
Wrigley Field
5 mi away
Music Box Theatre
7 mi away
Founders Brewing
124 mi away

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Art Institute of Chicago?

The best time to visit Art Institute of Chicago is May–June & September–October, in Chicago, United States.

Where is Art Institute of Chicago?

Art Institute of Chicago is in Chicago, United States. The nearest major airport is ORD.

What is Art Institute of Chicago known for?

American Gothic, Nighthawks and one of the largest Impressionist collections outside Paris.

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