When is the best time to go to Milwaukee

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Milwaukee, United States. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Milwaukee weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Milwaukee are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Milwaukee January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
-3°C 37mm 5hrs 10.5hrs

January is a reasonably dry month in Milwaukee and the temperature is generally cold.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Milwaukee for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

January is in the winter in Milwaukee and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -3°C (26°F), whilst at night -12°C (11°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Milwaukee with around 37mm 1.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Milwaukee February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
-1°C 30mm 5.9hrs 11.5hrs

February in Milwaukee is generally dry with the temperature being cold.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Milwaukee for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

February is in the winter in Milwaukee and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -1°C (31°F), whilst at night -9°C (15°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Milwaukee with around 30mm 1.2 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Milwaukee March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
5°C 59mm 6.5hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in March in Milwaukee is characteristically cool and reasonably dry.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Milwaukee for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

March is in the spring in Milwaukee and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 5°C (41°F), whilst at night -3°C (26°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Milwaukee with around 59mm 2.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

Milwaukee April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
11°C 82mm 7.6hrs 14.3hrs

Milwaukee's weather in April is typically cool and a little damp in nature.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Milwaukee for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

April is in the spring in Milwaukee and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (55°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Milwaukee with around 82mm 3.2 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

Milwaukee May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
17°C 70mm 9.5hrs 15.7hrs

May is a reasonably dry month in Milwaukee and the temperature is generally mild.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Milwaukee.

May is in the spring in Milwaukee and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (67°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Milwaukee with around 70mm 2.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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June

Milwaukee June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 85mm 10.9hrs 10.5hrs

Warm and a little damp weather often prevails in Milwaukee during the month of June

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Milwaukee, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

June is in the summer in Milwaukee and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 13°C (56°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Milwaukee with around 85mm 3.3 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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July

Milwaukee July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 85mm 11.1hrs 11.5hrs

July in Milwaukee is generally a little damp with the temperature being warm.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Milwaukee, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

July is in the summer in Milwaukee and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 17°C (62°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Milwaukee with around 85mm 3.3 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 11.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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August

Milwaukee August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 91mm 9.7hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in August in Milwaukee is characteristically warm, humid and a little damp.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Milwaukee, with some very good weather at this time of year.

August is in the summer in Milwaukee and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 16°C (61°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Milwaukee with around 91mm 3.6 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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September

Milwaukee September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
20°C 82mm 7.7hrs 14.3hrs

Milwaukee's weather in September is typically mild and a little damp in nature.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Milwaukee, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

September is in the fall / autumn in Milwaukee and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Milwaukee with around 82mm 3.2 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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October

Milwaukee October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
14°C 58mm 6.2hrs 15.7hrs

October is a reasonably dry month in Milwaukee and the temperature is generally mild.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Milwaukee, with some very good weather at this time of year.

October is in the fall / autumn in Milwaukee and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (60°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Milwaukee with around 58mm 2.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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November

Milwaukee November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
7°C 59mm 4.1hrs 10.5hrs

Cool and reasonably dry weather often prevails in Milwaukee during the month of November

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Milwaukee for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

November is in the fall / autumn in Milwaukee and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 7°C (45°F), whilst at night -0°C (31°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Milwaukee with around 59mm 2.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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December

Milwaukee December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
-0°C 48mm 3.8hrs 11.5hrs

December in Milwaukee is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cold.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Milwaukee for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

December is in the winter in Milwaukee and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -0°C (32°F), whilst at night -8°C (17°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Milwaukee with around 48mm 1.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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Milwaukee weather stats

Milwaukee weather statistics
Hottest month: July 27.2°C 81°F
Driest month: February 30mm 1.2ins
Sunniest month: July 11.1hrs
Coldest month: January -3.4°C 25.9°F
Wettest month: August 91mm 3.6ins
Warmest sea: August 21.5°C 70.7°F
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