Pack or skip
Umbrella for Chicago in October
Verdict
Pack it
Around 9 rainy days across the month — an umbrella earns its space.
Why
Chicago in October averages highs of 62°F, lows of 46°F, 9 rainy days.
That climate means an umbrella earns its space in the bag. Around 9 rainy days across the month — an umbrella earns its space.