Winter
Dec → Feb-1 to 2°
nights -8 to -5°
- 7 rainy days · 46 mm
When is the best time to visit Milwaukee?
- Jan-1°not recommended
- Feb1°not recommended
- Mar7°not recommended
- Apr13°not recommended
- May19°fair
- Jun25°recommended
- Jul28°recommended
- Aug27°recommended
- Sep23°recommended
- Oct16°fair
- Nov9°not recommended
- Dec2°not recommended
RecommendedFairNot recommended· afternoon temperature
The weather in Milwaukee, month by month
The table of averages, month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -1° | -8° | 46 mm | 8 d | |
| February | 1° | -7° | 43 mm | 6 d | |
| March | 7° | -2° | 56 mm | 7 d | |
| April | 13° | 3° | 98 mm | 9 d | |
| May | 19° | 9° | 90 mm | 9 d | |
| June | 25° | 15° | 111 mm | 9 d | ✓ |
| July | 28° | 18° | 86 mm | 7 d | ✓ |
| August | 27° | 18° | 93 mm | 8 d | ✓ |
| September | 23° | 14° | 80 mm | 7 d | ✓ |
| October | 16° | 7° | 71 mm | 8 d | |
| November | 9° | 1° | 57 mm | 7 d | |
| December | 2° | -5° | 48 mm | 7 d |
The four seasons in Milwaukee, in figures
What the 2015-2024 averages (Milwaukee Mitchell Airport) show, season by season, to compare at a glance instead of reading twelve rows of a table.
Spring
Mar → May7 to 19°
nights -2 to 9°
- 8 rainy days · 81 mm
Summer
Jun → Aug25 to 28°
nights 15 to 18°
- 8 rainy days · 97 mm
Autumn
Sep → Nov9 to 23°
nights 1 to 14°
- 7 rainy days · 69 mm
Book early for June to September
The timing is right, so it is right for everyone: in these months the best places to stay and the small-group tours go first. Here is where to start.
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Daylight in Milwaukee, month by month
The time between sunrise and sunset, from shortest to longest. Not to be confused with the sunshine hours in the table above, which count clear skies. In June there are 15h20 of daylight, in December 9h01, a difference of 6h19.
9h21Jan
10h28Feb
11h48Mar
13h20Apr
14h38May
15h20Jun
15h03Jul
13h55Aug
12h26Sep
10h57Oct
9h39Nov
9h01Dec
Calculated for the latitude of the reference point "Milwaukee Mitchell Airport" (42.95°). Values on the 15th of each month, local solar time.
What to do in Milwaukee, month by month
| Activity | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sightseeing & walks | ||||||||||||
| Long days |
favourablewith compromisesunfavourable
- Sightseeing & walks: April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November
- Long days: May, June, July
Grid derived from the climate averages (temperature, rainfall), not from an opinion.
Travelling off-peak
Month by month, in detail
January
Not recommended-1°-8° at night
- 46 mm · 8 d
Low season, lower prices
February
Not recommended1°-7° at night
- 43 mm · 6 d
Low season, lower prices
March
Not recommended7°-2° at night
- 56 mm · 7 d
Low season, lower prices
April
Not recommended13°3° at night
- 98 mm · 9 d
Low season, lower prices
May
Fair19°9° at night
- 90 mm · 9 d
Low season, lower prices
June
Recommended25°15° at night
- 111 mm · 9 d
Busy, without the crush
July
Recommended28°18° at night
- 86 mm · 7 d
High season, book early
August
Recommended27°18° at night
- 93 mm · 8 d
High season, book early
September
Recommended23°14° at night
- 80 mm · 7 d
Busy, without the crush
October
Fair16°7° at night
- 71 mm · 8 d
Low season, lower prices
November
Not recommended9°1° at night
- 57 mm · 7 d
Low season, lower prices
December
Not recommended2°-5° at night
- 48 mm · 7 d
Quiet, then the holidays
Read the twelve months in detail
January. Deep winter: -1 °C at the warmest of the day, -8 °C at night. Expect 8 days of rain in the month (46 mm). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
February. Deep winter: 1 °C at the warmest of the day, -7 °C at night. Rain stays light: 43 mm over 6 days. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
March. Deep winter: 7 °C at the warmest of the day, -2 °C at night. Rain stays light: 56 mm over 7 days. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
April. Cool: 13 °C at best, 3 °C at night. Expect 9 days of rain in the month (98 mm). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
May. Mild, 19 °C in the afternoon and 9 °C early in the morning. Expect 9 days of rain in the month (90 mm). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
June. 25 °C in the afternoon and 15 °C at night. Expect 9 days of rain in the month (111 mm). Busy season, without the crush.
July. 28 °C in the afternoon and 18 °C at night. Rain stays light: 86 mm over 7 days. High season: book early.
August. 27 °C in the afternoon and 18 °C at night. Expect 8 days of rain in the month (93 mm). High season: book early.
September. Mild, 23 °C in the afternoon and 14 °C early in the morning. Rain stays light: 80 mm over 7 days. Busy season, without the crush.
October. Cool: 16 °C at best, 7 °C at night. Expect 8 days of rain in the month (71 mm). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
November. Cool: 9 °C at best, 1 °C at night. Rain stays light: 57 mm over 7 days. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
December. Deep winter: 2 °C at the warmest of the day, -5 °C at night. Rain stays light: 48 mm over 7 days. Quiet at the start of the month, then busier as the holidays approach.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Milwaukee?
June to September: over these months, average highs range from 23 to 28 °C, with 8 days of rain a month on average (2015-2024 averages, Milwaukee Mitchell Airport).
Which month should you avoid in Milwaukee?
April: it is the wettest of the months to avoid, with 98 mm over 9 days of rain on average over 2015-2024 at the reference point (Milwaukee Mitchell Airport).
What is the hottest month in Milwaukee?
July, with 28 °C on average in the afternoon and 18 °C at night. 2015-2024 averages (Milwaukee Mitchell Airport).
What is the coldest month in Milwaukee?
January, with -1 °C at best during the day and -8 °C at night. 2015-2024 averages (Milwaukee Mitchell Airport).
What is the driest month in Milwaukee?
February: 43 mm over 6 days of rain, against 111 mm in June, the wettest month.
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