If you plan to visit Milwaukee in March, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +41°F during the day and approximately 4 sunny days. Expect some snowy, though, as there are typically 8 snowy days in the month and around 46 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
☀️
+41°F
Avg. max. temperature
-6°F
Min.
+82°F
Max.
46 mm
Total precipitation
70%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
4 ☀️
Sunny Days
12 ⛅️
Cloudy
6 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Milwaukee has OK weather in March.
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Average temperature in Milwaukee in March
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Milwaukee for March based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +61°F during the day to a minimum of +10°F during the night, the temperature in March averages around +43°F.
The average maximum temperature goes up 21% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +50°F to +61°F.
Is Milwaukee warm or cold in March?
Milwaukee is typically chill in March.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +32°F to +41°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +19°F to +28°F.
Pack a jumper and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.
Take a look at how March is compared to other months in Milwaukee:
Climate in Milwaukee in March
Milwaukee weather looks like this, on average, in March and the surrounding months.
February
March
April
Avg. temperature
+32°F
+41°F
+52°F
Min. temperature
-22°F
-6°F
+14°F
Max. temperature
+73°F
+82°F
+84°F
Rainfall
19 mm
46 mm
100 mm
Wind
4 m/s
4 m/s
4 m/s
Humidity
72%
70%
68%
Air pressure
1018 HPa
1017 HPa
1014 HPa
Sunny days
4
4
4
Cloudy days
12
12
10
Rainy days
2
6
13
Snowy days
10
8
3
March weather is still as ok as in February.It’s getting warmer as March arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +32°F to +41°F during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 19 mm to 46 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 72% to 70%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during March, staying around 4 m/s.The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 4 sunny days during the month.
April brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Milwaukee in March based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 8 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 increasing during March, going from 2 m/s to 4 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during March in Milwaukee based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 52% chance of rain on an average day in March, with total rainfall of approximately 86 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 16 mm, which is considered light rain.March is a pretty wet month with over 16 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how March 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 March in Milwaukee based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 13% chance of snow on an average day in March, with a total monthly snowfall of approximately 48 mm.
March is one of the snowiest months in Milwaukee.
Here’s how March is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:
How was the weather last March in Milwaukee?
This is the weather in Milwaukee in March 2024:
1 March
🌧️
+50°F
2 March
☁️
+44°F
3 March
☁️
+37°F
4 March
🌫️
+48°F
5 March
☀️
+43°F
6 March
☁️
+42°F
7 March
☁️
+42°F
8 March
☁️
+42°F
9 March
☁️
+37°F
10 March
🌨️
+35°F
11 March
🌨️
+35°F
12 March
🌨️
+36°F
13 March
☁️
+33°F
14 March
☀️
+34°F
15 March
☀️
+46°F
16 March
☁️
+43°F
17 March
☁️
+42°F
18 March
🌨️
+29°F
19 March
☀️
+41°F
20 March
☀️
+51°F
21 March
☁️
+49°F
22 March
☁️
+49°F
23 March
☁️
+48°F
24 March
☀️
+40°F
25 March
🌫️
+40°F
26 March
🌧️
+43°F
27 March
☀️
+41°F
28 March
☀️
+46°F
29 March
☀️
+42°F
30 March
☀️
+40°F
31 March
☁️
+61°F
In March 2024 Milwaukee had 10 sunny days, 13 cloudy days, and 2 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +43°F, with an absolute maximum of +61°F and a minimum of +28°F. The average humidity was 72%, with a maximum of 94% and a minimum of 28%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 12 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in March?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Milwaukee climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Milwaukee in March 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 March:
Is March a good time to visit Milwaukee?
It’s always a good time to visit Milwaukee, but the weather is changeable in March, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Milwaukee in March?
Not really, March is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.
Is Milwaukee rainy in March?
Milwaukee is usually dry in March. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.
Is it sunny in Milwaukee in March?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Milwaukee in March, 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.
