If you plan to visit Milwaukee in April, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +52°F during the day and approximately 4 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 13 rainy days in the month and around 100 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
April is usually the driest month of the year in Milwaukee
Average weather
☀️
+52°F
Avg. max. temperature
+14°F
Min.
+84°F
Max.
100 mm
Total precipitation
68%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
4 ☀️
Sunny Days
10 ⛅️
Cloudy
13 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Milwaukee has OK weather in April.
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Average temperature in Milwaukee in April
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Milwaukee for April based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +82°F during the day to a minimum of +27°F during the night, the temperature in April averages around +61°F.
The average maximum temperature goes down 13% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +55°F to +48°F.
Is Milwaukee warm or cold in April?
Milwaukee is typically chill in April.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +41°F to +52°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +28°F to +37°F.
Pack a jumper and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.
Take a look at how April is compared to other months in Milwaukee:
Climate in Milwaukee in April
Milwaukee weather looks like this, on average, in April and the surrounding months.
March
April
May
Avg. temperature
+41°F
+52°F
+63°F
Min. temperature
-6°F
+14°F
+30°F
Max. temperature
+82°F
+84°F
+95°F
Rainfall
46 mm
100 mm
102 mm
Wind
4 m/s
4 m/s
3 m/s
Humidity
70%
68%
69%
Air pressure
1017 HPa
1014 HPa
1014 HPa
Sunny days
4
4
5
Cloudy days
12
10
10
Rainy days
6
13
16
Snowy days
8
3
0
April weather is still as ok as in March.It’s getting warmer as April arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +41°F to +52°F during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 46 mm to 100 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 70% to 68%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during April, staying around 4 m/s.The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 4 sunny days during the month.
But maybe it is worth considering traveling in May as the weather gets better.
Wind speed in Milwaukee in April based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 4 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 April, going from 7 m/s to 4 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during April in Milwaukee based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 47% chance of rain on an average day in April, with total rainfall of approximately 101 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 20 mm, which is considered light rain.April is a pretty wet month with over 14 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how April 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.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm during April in Milwaukee based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 3% chance of snow on an average day in April, with a total monthly snowfall of approximately 3 mm.
Here’s how April is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:
How was the weather last April in Milwaukee?
This is the weather in Milwaukee in April 2024:
1 April
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+55°F
2 April
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+47°F
3 April
☁️
+58°F
4 April
🌧️
+48°F
5 April
🌫️
+68°F
6 April
☀️
+53°F
7 April
☀️
+49°F
8 April
☁️
+63°F
9 April
☀️
+67°F
10 April
☁️
+71°F
11 April
☀️
+78°F
12 April
☀️
+82°F
13 April
☀️
+82°F
14 April
☀️
+81°F
15 April
☁️
+82°F
16 April
🌧️
+72°F
17 April
🌨️
+39°F
18 April
☀️
+56°F
19 April
☁️
+50°F
20 April
🌧️
+75°F
21 April
☁️
+67°F
22 April
🌧️
+51°F
23 April
☁️
+42°F
24 April
☁️
+49°F
25 April
🌧️
+45°F
26 April
☀️
+47°F
27 April
☀️
+64°F
28 April
☁️
+61°F
29 April
🌧️
+54°F
30 April
🌧️
+48°F
In April 2024 Milwaukee had 10 sunny days, 11 cloudy days, and 7 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +61°F, with an absolute maximum of +82°F and a minimum of +39°F. The average humidity was 63%, with a maximum of 95% and a minimum of 22%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 14 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in April?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Milwaukee climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Milwaukee in April has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1996 (+51°F) and the highest in 2012 (+61°F). 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 April:
Is April a good time to visit Milwaukee?
It’s always a good time to visit Milwaukee, but the weather is changeable in April, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Milwaukee in April?
Not really, April is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.
Is Milwaukee rainy in April?
Milwaukee is often rainy in April. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Milwaukee in April?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Milwaukee in April, 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.
