Packing Comparison
Austin vs Chicago in September
Austin runs about 16°F warmer than Chicago. Nights are cooler in Chicago (about 12°F).
Austin
September avg: 69–90°F · humid subtropical
Core packing
- • Lightweight cotton or linen tops· essential
- • Light dresses or skirts· essential
- • Lightweight shorts and cotton pants· essential
- • Packable rain jacket· essential
- • Swimsuit
- • Comfortable breathable walking shoes· essential
- • Flat sandals
- • Waterproof walking shoes
- …and 5 more (see full list)
Chicago
September avg: 57–74°F · humid continental
Core packing
- • Light jacket or denim jacket· essential
- • T-shirts and breathable long-sleeve tops· essential
- • Light jeans or casual pants· essential
- • Light sweater or cardigan
- • Light summer dress with a layer
- • Comfortable walking shoes or sneakers· essential
- • Light ankle boots
- • Sandals for afternoon use
- …and 4 more (see full list)
What's different
Bring for Austin
- + Comfortable breathable walking shoes
- + Compact travel umbrella
- + Light dresses or skirts
- + Lightweight cotton or linen tops
- + Lightweight shorts and cotton pants
- + Packable rain jacket
- + SPF 50 sunscreen
- + Sunglasses with UV protection
- + 5 more
Bring for Chicago
- + Comfortable walking shoes or sneakers
- + Light jacket or denim jacket
- + Light jeans or casual pants
- + T-shirts and breathable long-sleeve tops
- + Compact umbrella
- + Light ankle boots
- + Light scarf
- + Light sweater or cardigan
- + 4 more