Milwaukee weather
At 7:30 PM local time it was cloudy and 12°C (53°F). Little to no rain in the next 24 hours. Best months for weather: May–Sep. Milwaukee sits 189 m (620 ft) above sea level, which keeps it cooler than the coast. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 100%
- Chance of rain
- 27%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Little to no rain in the next 24 hours
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season May–SepOff season Nov–Apr
About Milwaukee weather
Is it raining in Milwaukee right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 12° right now. Little to no rain in the next 24 hours.
What’s the weather like in Milwaukee this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 11–19° and lows of 8–14°. Rain is likely on 5 of 7 days (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday). The driest day looks like Sunday.
Has it been raining in Milwaukee lately?
Barely. The past 7 days were mostly dry, with 0.3 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Milwaukee?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a warm layer for the evenings.
Milwaukee weather by month
When is the best time to visit Milwaukee?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Milwaukee is May–Sep, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Nov–Apr tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from -3°C (27°F) in January to 28°C (82°F) in July.
What is the rainiest month in Milwaukee?
June is the wettest month, with about 125 mm (4.9 in) of rain on average. January is the driest, with about 40 mm (1.6 in).
What is the hottest month in Milwaukee?
July is the warmest, with average highs of 28°C (82°F) and lows of 17°C (63°F). January is the coolest, with highs of -3°C (27°F) and lows of -11°C (12°F).
Does Milwaukee have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is June at about 125 mm (4.9 in).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months