Pack or skip
Winter coat for Chicago in June
Verdict
Skip it
Lows stay near 61°F — a coat is overkill.
Why
Chicago in June averages highs of 80°F, lows of 61°F, 10 rainy days.
That climate means a winter coat isn't pulling its weight. Lows stay near 61°F — a coat is overkill.
What to bring instead
Consider packable down jacket instead →
See the pack-or-skip verdict for packable down jacket in Chicago in June.