Milwaukee Weather Forecast
Milwaukee weather: 51°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Will it rain in Milwaukee?
No - rain is unlikely in Milwaukee today.
Rain is very unlikely today - plans do not need a backup.
Over the next 7 days, about 0,7 in of precipitation is forecast, with the wettest days falling on Fri and Sat.
Rainfall over the next 7 days is close to normal for October (0,7 in against a typical 0,6 in).
16-day forecast for Milwaukee
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Oct 26 | ☁️ Overcast | 57° / 49° | 2% | 14 mph | 4 |
| Tue, Oct 27 | ☁️ Overcast | 58° / 52° | 5% | 13 mph | 3 |
| Wed, Oct 28 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 68° / 51° | 5% · 0,0 in | 11 mph | 4 |
| Thu, Oct 29 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 66° / 55° | 27% · 0,1 in | 15 mph | 3 |
| Fri, Oct 30 | ☁️ Overcast | 55° / 50° | 47% | 10 mph | 3 |
| Sat, Oct 31 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 55° / 52° | 47% · 0,1 in | 14 mph | 1 |
| Sun, Nov 1 | 🌦️ Light rain | 57° / 53° | 22% · 0,5 in | 13 mph | 0 |
| Mon, Nov 2 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 55° / 53° | 50% · 0,0 in | 11 mph | 1 |
| Tue, Nov 3 | 🌦️ Light rain | 56° / 54° | 50% · 0,4 in | 24 mph | 1 |
| Wed, Nov 4 | 🌧️ Showers | 57° / 51° | 30% · 0,6 in | 30 mph | 1 |
| Thu, Nov 5 | 🌨️ Light snow | 52° / 35° | 20% · 0,2 in | 24 mph | 0 |
| Fri, Nov 6 | 🌨️ Snow | 39° / 33° | 13% · 0,2 in | 23 mph | 1 |
| Sat, Nov 7 | ☁️ Overcast | 39° / 31° | 13% | 18 mph | 2 |
| Sun, Nov 8 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 43° / 32° | 15% · 0,1 in | 16 mph | 2 |
| Mon, Nov 9 | 🌦️ Light rain | 48° / 42° | 35% · 0,6 in | 19 mph | 0 |
| Tue, Nov 10 | ☁️ Overcast | 48° / 40° | 35% | 14 mph | 1 |
What this means for Milwaukee
Today is slightly cooler than average for October. The forecast high of 57°F is 6.3°F below the 63°F typical for this month.
Rain is very unlikely today - plans do not need a backup.
No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in June to August.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 85°F.
What to pack, what to skip
- Layers - the daily swing is 52°F, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
- A packable rain shell - 2 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and December - historically the least comfortable months here.
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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 51°F (11°C) with overcast. Humidity is 72% and wind is 11 mph.
When is the best time to visit Milwaukee?
May, June, 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 1:10 AM.
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 October 27, 2026 at 1:10 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
