Our verdict
The best time to visit Milwaukee is October-November
The very hottest temperatures in Milwaukee get to around 28℃ (82℉) in the height of summer. The weather in the winter, especially around January, can reach a minimum of -14℃ (7℉).
If you’re keen to see the sights of Milwaukee during the day, the sun stays up the longest around July. The wet season in Milwaukee falls around May, so if you prefer the dryer weather, you should look to visit in December instead.
Learn more about when to travel to Milwaukee, the monthly weather breakdown, FAQs and much more below. Once you’ve decided when you want to go, use our handy tools to find the best prices to suit your budget on flights, transport/transfers, places to stay, and loads more!
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Milwaukee seasons
Before you continue, it’s important to know when the seasons are in Milwaukee as they might be different to yours depending on where in the world you’re travelling from. Milwaukee is in the Northern Hemisphere, so the seasons fall during these months:
| Season | Months |
|---|---|
| Summer | June to August |
| Autumn/fall | September to November |
| Winter | December to February |
| Spring | March to May |
Average temperatures in Milwaukee
If the temperature is a big factor for you to help you decide when to visit, the chart below shows the average minimum and maximum temperatures in Milwaukee for each month side-by-side so you can easily see the difference in weather throughout the year. To see the temperatures in both Celsius (°C) and Fahrenheit (°F), hover or tap the shaded boxes on the graph.
Milwaukee climate by month
If you already have a rough idea about which months you might want to travel, the section below shows a detailed breakdown of the climate in Milwaukee for each month so you can see if it all suits your wants and needs. Scroll down, or use the quick menu below to jump to your preferred month.
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Milwaukee in January
- Average temperature: -6℃ (21℉)
- Average high temperature: -3℃ (26℉)
- Average low temperature: -9℃ (16℉)
- Average humidity: 85%
- Average sunny days: 25 days
- Average rainfall: 8mm (0") over 2 days
- Average snow days: 7 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Milwaukee in January, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Milwaukee in February
- Average temperature: -4℃ (24℉)
- Average high temperature: -2℃ (29℉)
- Average low temperature: -8℃ (19℉)
- Average humidity: 84%
- Average sunny days: 22 days
- Average rainfall: 7mm (0") over 2 days
- Average snow days: 6 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Milwaukee in February, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Milwaukee in March
- Average temperature: 1℃ (35℉)
- Average high temperature: 5℃ (40℉)
- Average low temperature: -2℃ (29℉)
- Average humidity: 78%
- Average sunny days: 23 days
- Average rainfall: 8mm (0") over 6 days
- Average snow days: 4 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Milwaukee in March, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Milwaukee in April
- Average temperature: 7℃ (44℉)
- Average high temperature: 10℃ (50℉)
- Average low temperature: 3℃ (38℉)
- Average humidity: 76%
- Average sunny days: 19 days
- Average rainfall: 17mm (1") over 9 days
- Average snow days: 2 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Milwaukee in April, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Milwaukee in May
- Average temperature: 13℃ (55℉)
- Average high temperature: 17℃ (62℉)
- Average low temperature: 9℃ (48℉)
- Average humidity: 78%
- Average sunny days: 18 days
- Average rainfall: 18mm (1") over 9 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Milwaukee in May, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.
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Milwaukee in June
- Average temperature: 18℃ (64℉)
- Average high temperature: 21℃ (71℉)
- Average low temperature: 14℃ (57℉)
- Average humidity: 80%
- Average sunny days: 18 days
- Average rainfall: 13mm (1") over 9 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Milwaukee in June, make sure you pack a light jumper or hoodie for the evenings and some light clothes for the daytime.
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Milwaukee in July
- Average temperature: 22℃ (71℉)
- Average high temperature: 25℃ (77℉)
- Average low temperature: 18℃ (64℉)
- Average humidity: 79%
- Average sunny days: 19 days
- Average rainfall: 14mm (1") over 8 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Milwaukee in July, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
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Milwaukee in August
- Average temperature: 21℃ (70℉)
- Average high temperature: 25℃ (77℉)
- Average low temperature: 18℃ (64℉)
- Average humidity: 77%
- Average sunny days: 21 days
- Average rainfall: 9mm (0") over 8 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Milwaukee in August, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
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Milwaukee in September
- Average temperature: 18℃ (63℉)
- Average high temperature: 21℃ (70℉)
- Average low temperature: 14℃ (57℉)
- Average humidity: 77%
- Average sunny days: 22 days
- Average rainfall: 9mm (0") over 6 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Milwaukee in September, make sure you pack a light jumper or hoodie for the evenings and some light clothes for the daytime.
Milwaukee in October
- Average temperature: 11℃ (51℉)
- Average high temperature: 14℃ (57℉)
- Average low temperature: 7℃ (45℉)
- Average humidity: 75%
- Average sunny days: 22 days
- Average rainfall: 16mm (1") over 6 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Milwaukee in October, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.
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Milwaukee in November
- Average temperature: 4℃ (39℉)
- Average high temperature: 7℃ (44℉)
- Average low temperature: 1℃ (33℉)
- Average humidity: 76%
- Average sunny days: 24 days
- Average rainfall: 8mm (0") over 3 days
- Average snow days: 2 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Milwaukee in November, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Milwaukee in December
- Average temperature: -2℃ (29℉)
- Average high temperature: 0℃ (32℉)
- Average low temperature: -5℃ (24℉)
- Average humidity: 81%
- Average sunny days: 25 days
- Average rainfall: 7mm (0") over 4 days
- Average snow days: 6 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Milwaukee in December, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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