Planning a trip to Milwaukee in August? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +26°C and approximately 5 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 16 rainy days and 112 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
August is usually the hottest month of the year in Milwaukee;
Average weather
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+26°C
Avg. max. temperature
+9°C
Min.
+37°C
Max.
112 mm
Total precipitation
72%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
5 ☀️
Sunny Days
9 ⛅️
Cloudy
16 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Milwaukee has good weather in August.
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Average temperature in Milwaukee in August
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Milwaukee for August based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +37°C during the day to a minimum of +9°C during the night, the temperature in August averages around +27°C.
The average maximum temperature goes down 18% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +28°C to +23°C.
Is Milwaukee warm or cold in August?
Milwaukee is typically warm in August.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +26°C to +26°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +20°C to +19°C.
It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.
August is the hottest month in Milwaukee, here is the comparison with other months:
Climate in Milwaukee in August
Milwaukee weather looks like this, on average, in August and the surrounding months.
July
August
September
Avg. temperature
+26°C
+26°C
+22°C
Min. temperature
+10°C
+9°C
+2°C
Max. temperature
+38°C
+37°C
+35°C
Rainfall
105 mm
112 mm
90 mm
Wind
3 m/s
3 m/s
3 m/s
Humidity
70%
72%
72%
Air pressure
1014 HPa
1015 HPa
1016 HPa
Sunny days
5
5
7
Cloudy days
9
9
9
Rainy days
16
16
14
Snowy days
0
0
0
August weather is still as good as in July.The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +26°C for average maximum temperature during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 105 mm to 112 mm.Humidity rises from 70% to 72%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during August, staying around 3 m/s.The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 5 sunny days during the month.
September brings much the same weather, it remains good.
Wind speed in Milwaukee in August based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 7 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Milwaukee is gradually decreasing during August, going from 2 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during August in Milwaukee based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 39% chance of rain on an average day in August, with total rainfall of approximately 114 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 64 mm, which is considered heavy rain.August is a pretty wet month with over 12 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
August is one of the rainiest months in Milwaukee, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Milwaukee wettest month is August, where a typical day has a 52% chance of precipitation and 112 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 7% chance of precipitation and 19 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last August in Milwaukee?
This is the weather in Milwaukee in August 2024:
1 August
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+28°C
2 August
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+29°C
3 August
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+31°C
4 August
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+30°C
5 August
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+25°C
6 August
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+24°C
7 August
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+27°C
8 August
☀️
+28°C
9 August
☀️
+28°C
10 August
☁️
+29°C
11 August
☁️
+30°C
12 August
☀️
+29°C
13 August
☁️
+27°C
14 August
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+20°C
15 August
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+24°C
16 August
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+28°C
17 August
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+25°C
18 August
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+25°C
19 August
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+28°C
20 August
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+31°C
21 August
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+25°C
22 August
☁️
+27°C
23 August
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+37°C
24 August
🌫️
+34°C
25 August
☁️
+25°C
26 August
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+24°C
27 August
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+22°C
28 August
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+26°C
29 August
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+27°C
30 August
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+21°C
31 August
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+23°C
In August 2024 Milwaukee had 13 sunny days, 17 cloudy days, and 0 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +27°C, with an absolute maximum of +37°C and a minimum of +20°C. The average humidity was 72%, with a maximum of 94% and a minimum of 36%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 11 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in August?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Milwaukee climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Milwaukee in August has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1996 (+10°C) and the highest in 2012 (+16°C). The driest year was 2005 with only 615 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2024 with 1292 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Milwaukee in August:
Is August a good time to visit Milwaukee?
August is a really good time to go to Milwaukee. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Milwaukee.
Can you sunbathe in Milwaukee in August?
August is warm in Milwaukee. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.
Is Milwaukee rainy in August?
Milwaukee is often rainy in August. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Milwaukee in August?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Milwaukee in August, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Milwaukee, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.
