Wisconsin weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Wisconsin, United States. Like most weather services, we show Wisconsin at one spot: Milwaukee, its largest city. At 4:45 PM local time it was cloudy and 13°C (55°F). Little to no rain in the next 24 hours. Best months for weather: May–Sep.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 100%
- Chance of rain
- 3%
- 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 13° 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 11–20° and lows of 9–13°. Rain is likely on 3 of 7 days (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday). 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.
Wisconsin weather by month
When is the best time to visit Wisconsin?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin?
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 Wisconsin?
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 Wisconsin 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 for Milwaukee), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months
Compare places in Wisconsin
Weather can differ a lot within Wisconsin: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | Best months | Rainy months | Highs | Rain a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee | May–Sep | None | -3–28°C | 948 mm |
| Madison | May–Sep | None | -3–28°C | 970 mm |
| Green Bay | Jun–Sep | None | -4–27°C | 878 mm |
| Kenosha | May–Sep | None | -2–28°C | 971 mm |
| Racine | Jun–Sep | None | 0–24°C | 967 mm |
| Appleton | Jun–Sep | None | -4–27°C | 878 mm |
| Waukesha | May–Sep | None | -3–28°C | 948 mm |
| Eau Claire | May–Sep | None | -6–27°C | 908 mm |
| Oshkosh | May–Sep | None | -4–28°C | 880 mm |
| Janesville | May–Sep | None | -2–28°C | 972 mm |
| West Allis | May–Sep | None | -3–28°C | 948 mm |
| La Crosse | May–Sep | None | -5–28°C | 943 mm |
Cities and towns in Wisconsin
- Milwaukee
- Madison
- Green Bay
- Kenosha
- Racine
- Appleton
- Waukesha
- Eau Claire
- Oshkosh
- Janesville
- West Allis
- La Crosse
- North La Crosse
- Sheboygan
- Wauwatosa
- Fond du Lac
- New Berlin
- Wausau
- Brookfield
- Greenfield
- Beloit
- Franklin
- Menomonee Falls
- Oak Creek
- Manitowoc
- Sun Prairie
- West Bend
- Fitchburg
- Stevens Point
- Superior
- Mount Pleasant
- Neenah
- Muskego
- De Pere
- Caledonia
- Watertown
- Mequon
- South Milwaukee
- Pleasant Prairie
- Germantown
- Howard
- Middleton
- Marshfield
- Onalaska
- Cudahy
- Wisconsin Rapids
- Menasha
- Ashwaubenon
- Beaver Dam
- Oconomowoc
- Menomonie
- Kaukauna
- Bellevue
- River Falls
- Weston