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The best time to visit Milwaukee

Month-by-month climate averages for Milwaukee, WI, so you can pick your dates on data rather than guesswork.

Short answer

The most comfortable time to visit Milwaukee is usually May, June, September and October, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 60-78°F range and the heaviest April rain is behind you.

Milwaukee is warmest in July (highs near 80°F) and coldest in January (lows around 21°F), with roughly 37 inches of precipitation across the year and April the wettest month. The sweet spot for most visitors is May, June, September and October. Expect overnight frost in January, February, March and December.

These are long-run averages. For the actual days you are travelling, check the live Milwaukee forecast — and note how much the models agree, because that tells you how much to trust it.

Milwaukee weather by month

what to expect in Milwaukee through the year

Here is Milwaukee's typical weather in each month: the average daytime high and overnight low in °F, how each month feels, and the wettest month marked. Use it to plan any trip to Milwaukee by season.

Jan
32°
21°
Cold
Feb
41°
24°
Cool
Mar
44°
29°
Cool
Apr
57°
39°
Cool
Wettest
May
66°
48°
Mild
Jun
77°
59°
Warm
Jul
80°
64°
Warm
Aug
79°
63°
Warm
Sep
75°
59°
Warm
Oct
64°
48°
Mild
Nov
48°
36°
Cool
Dec
39°
28°
Cold

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Milwaukee?
The most comfortable time to visit Milwaukee is usually May, June, September and October, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 60-78°F range and the heaviest April rain is behind you.
What is the warmest month in Milwaukee?
July is the warmest month in Milwaukee, averaging highs near 80°F.
What is the coldest month in Milwaukee?
January is the coldest month in Milwaukee, with lows around 21°F. Overnight frost is likely in January, February, March and December.
When is the rainy season in Milwaukee?
The wettest month in Milwaukee is usually April, out of roughly 37 inches of precipitation across the year.

Milwaukee month by month