Milwaukee Weather Forecast
Milwaukee weather: 66°F, clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
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Climate in Milwaukee month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27° | 15° | 2,0 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 37° | 22° | 0,9 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| March | 48° | 31° | 3,4 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| April | 56° | 39° | 5,1 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| May | 65° | 48° | 3,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 78° | 60° | 4,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 82° | 65° | 3,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 78° | 63° | 2,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 74° | 59° | 2,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 63° | 48° | 2,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 48° | 35° | 2,4 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 36° | 24° | 1,9 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Continental. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Best time to visit Milwaukee
Go in July, August, September and October. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: January, February and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What to pack, what to skip
- Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and December - historically the least comfortable months here.
How Milwaukee compares with nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Milwaukee.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| O'Hare International Airport | 74 mi | 52°F | +34°F warmer | 40 in |
| Wicker Park | 79 mi | 52°F | +34°F warmer | 38 in |
| Lake Michigan | 80 mi | 45°F | 37°F cooler | 33 in |
| ZIP Code 60601 | 81 mi | 52°F | +34°F warmer | 40 in |
| The Loop | 81 mi | 52°F | +34°F warmer | 40 in |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Milwaukee?
Milwaukee is a city in Wisconsin. Its coordinates are 43.0389, -87.9065. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in Milwaukee right now?
It is currently 66°F (19°C) with clear. Humidity is 51% and wind is 2 mph.
When is the best time to visit Milwaukee?
July, August, September and October offer the most comfortable conditions in Milwaukee, which has a continental climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Milwaukee in?
Milwaukee observes America/Chicago (UTC-05:00). The local time is 12:18 PM.
How many people live in Milwaukee?
Milwaukee has a population of approximately 570.000.
What is the nearest airport to Milwaukee?
The closest airports are O'Hare International Airport (ORD), 74 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Milwaukee?
Popular options include Lake Michigan, Indiana Dunes National Park and Starved Rock State Park.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-us) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Official alerts | US National Weather Service. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated August 24, 2026 at 12:18 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
