Milwaukee weather in May (Wisconsin, United States of America)

How's the weather trend in Milwaukee as May approaches? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

In May, Milwaukee tends to experience pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 19°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 9°C.

Precipitation

Milwaukee in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 85 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 13 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 276 hours of sunshine. Making it a pleasant time to visit Milwaukee.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Milwaukee climate page with graphs.

 

Milwaukee, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Chance of Rain 43%  

Precipitation 85 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 68%  

Sunshine 276 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 61%  

Where to go in the United States of America in May

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Milwaukee, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Milwaukee.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to the United States of America? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in the United States of America. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.