Milwaukee Weather Forecast
Milwaukee weather: 60°F, clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Will it rain in Milwaukee?
Possibly - there is a 47% chance in Milwaukee today.
A 47% chance means rain is likely somewhere nearby at some point - carry a layer, but do not cancel.
Over the next 7 days, about 0,6 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 August (0,6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Aug 21 | 🌦️ Light rain | 79° / 58° | 47% · 0,1 in | 12 mph | 5 |
| Sat, Aug 22 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 80° / 63° | 42% · 0,0 in | 12 mph | 6 |
| Sun, Aug 23 | ☀️ Clear sky | 76° / 61° | 3% | 11 mph | 7 |
| Mon, Aug 24 | ☁️ Overcast | 69° / 62° | 0% | 11 mph | 7 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 76° / 61° | 12% · 0,1 in | 11 mph | 6 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | 🌦️ Light showers | 82° / 67° | 22% · 0,4 in | 11 mph | 6 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 78° / 66° | 14% | 12 mph | 6 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 69° / 60° | 6% | 10 mph | 6 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | ☁️ Overcast | 70° / 63° | 11% | 9 mph | 6 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 72° / 68° | 22% · 0,3 in | 12 mph | 3 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | ☁️ Overcast | 78° / 67° | 17% | 8 mph | 6 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | ☁️ Overcast | 76° / 68° | 27% | 12 mph | 6 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 77° / 70° | 17% | 9 mph | 6 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 77° / 70° | 30% · 0,0 in | 9 mph | 5 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 87° / 72° | 32% · 0,0 in | 12 mph | 6 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | 27% | -- | — |
What this means for Milwaukee
Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 79°F is in line with the 78°F typical for this month.
A 47% chance means rain is likely somewhere nearby at some point - carry a layer, but do not cancel.
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
- Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- 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 60°F (15°C) with clear. Humidity is 74% and wind is 5 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 1:18 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 22, 2026 at 1:18 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
