Planning a trip to Milwaukee in May? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +17°C and approximately 5 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 16 rainy days and 102 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+17°C
Avg. max. temperature
-1°C
Min.
+35°C
Max.
102 mm
Total precipitation
69%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
5 ☀️
Sunny Days
10 ⛅️
Cloudy
16 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Milwaukee has good weather in May.
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Average temperature in Milwaukee in May
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Milwaukee for May based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +31°C during the day to a minimum of +2°C during the night, the temperature in May averages around +20°C.
The average maximum temperature goes up 83% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +7°C to +31°C.
Is Milwaukee warm or cold in May?
Milwaukee is typically mild in May.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +11°C to +17°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +3°C to +9°C.
Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.
Take a look at how May is compared to other months in Milwaukee:
Climate in Milwaukee in May
Milwaukee weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
April
May
June
Avg. temperature
+11°C
+17°C
+23°C
Min. temperature
-10°C
-1°C
+6°C
Max. temperature
+29°C
+35°C
+35°C
Rainfall
100 mm
102 mm
107 mm
Wind
4 m/s
3 m/s
3 m/s
Humidity
68%
69%
69%
Air pressure
1014 HPa
1014 HPa
1013 HPa
Sunny days
4
5
4
Cloudy days
10
10
9
Rainy days
13
16
15
Snowy days
3
0
0
May often has better weather than April.It’s getting warmer as May arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +11°C to +17°C during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 100 mm to 102 mm.Humidity rises from 68% to 69%.Winds are calmer in comparison to April, going down from 4 m/s to 3 m/s on average.The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in May, from 4 to 5.
June brings much the same weather, it remains good.
Wind speed in Milwaukee in May 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 May, going from 6 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during May in Milwaukee based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 29% chance of rain on an average day in May, with total rainfall of approximately 41 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 9 mm, which is considered light rain.On average, there are about 9 rainy days during May, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
Here’s how May is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, 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 May in Milwaukee?
This is the weather in Milwaukee in May 2024:
1 May
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+7°C
2 May
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+10°C
3 May
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+13°C
4 May
☀️
+20°C
5 May
☁️
+23°C
6 May
☁️
+18°C
7 May
🌧️
+25°C
8 May
🌫️
+13°C
9 May
🌫️
+19°C
10 May
☀️
+24°C
11 May
☀️
+27°C
12 May
☁️
+19°C
13 May
☁️
+17°C
14 May
☁️
+15°C
15 May
☀️
+21°C
16 May
☀️
+27°C
17 May
☀️
+13°C
18 May
☀️
+20°C
19 May
🌫️
+20°C
20 May
☀️
+22°C
21 May
☀️
+25°C
22 May
☁️
+24°C
23 May
☀️
+27°C
24 May
☀️
+23°C
25 May
☀️
+15°C
26 May
☀️
+18°C
27 May
☀️
+22°C
28 May
☁️
+23°C
29 May
☁️
+25°C
30 May
☁️
+28°C
31 May
☀️
+31°C
In May 2024 Milwaukee had 15 sunny days, 11 cloudy days, and 2 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +20°C, with an absolute maximum of +31°C and a minimum of +7°C. The average humidity was 59%, with a maximum of 95% and a minimum of 15%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 12 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in May?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Milwaukee climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Milwaukee in May 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 May:
Is May a good time to visit Milwaukee?
May 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 May?
May has mild temperatures in Milwaukee. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!
Is Milwaukee rainy in May?
Milwaukee is often rainy in May. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Milwaukee in May?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Milwaukee in May, 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.
