May verdict

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States in May

Weather score43Mixed

Mixed for holiday weather

Average highs are around 19°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 8.8h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 70mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States, United States travel weather guide
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May weather

Monthly averages

Temp

19°C

Rain

70mm

Sun

8.8h

Sea

6°C

Weather score

43

Mixed

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Trip feel

Cool

Average highs are around 19°C, so pack for cooler days.

Drier

Rainfall averages 70mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

Bright

Sunshine averages 8.8h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.

Cool sea

Sea temperatures average 6°C, so the water can feel cool.

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Temperature

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May19°C average high

May sits in the warmer part of the year, so midday sightseeing can feel heavier than in cooler months.

Warmest monthsJune to September

This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.

May70mm average rain

May is wetter than Milwaukee's yearly average, so flexible plans matter more.

Driest monthsJanuary to March and October to December

This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.

May8.8 hours average sun

May is brighter than Milwaukee's yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.

Brightest monthsMay to August

This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.

Sea temperature

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May6°C average sea

May is below Milwaukee's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming can feel fresher.

Warmest seaJuly to September

Sea temperatures are usually near 20°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.

Weather score

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May43 weather score

May sits close to Milwaukee's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.

Best weather monthsJuly to August

These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.

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