Milwaukee Weather in May

What's the weather like in Milwaukee (Wisconsin) in May 2024?

The climate in Milwaukee during May can be summarized as mild and reasonably dry.

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

Milwaukee weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 19.2°C 66.5°F
Nightly temperature 7.9°C 46.1°F
Average temperature 13.5°C 56.3°F
Daily sunshine 9.5 hrs
Avg rainfall 70 mm 2.7 ins
Rainy days 11 days
Sea temperature 5.4°C 41.8°F
Humidity 68%
Windspeed 18kph 11 mph

On average May is the 6th wettest 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.

May temperatures in Milwaukee

Milwaukee average temperature in May

May rainfall

Milwaukee average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Milwaukee average rain in May

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Milwaukee in May 2024.