If you plan to visit Milwaukee in October, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +59°F during the day and approximately 5 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 14 rainy days in the month and around 79 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
☀️
+59°F
Avg. max. temperature
+25°F
Min.
+84°F
Max.
79 mm
Total precipitation
70%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
5 ☀️
Sunny Days
11 ⛅️
Cloudy
14 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Milwaukee has OK weather in October.
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Average temperature in Milwaukee in October
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Milwaukee for October based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +84°F during the day to a minimum of +27°F during the night, the temperature in October averages around +61°F.
The average maximum temperature goes down 84% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +84°F to +36°F.
Is Milwaukee warm or cold in October?
Milwaukee is typically mild in October.
Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +72°F to +59°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +59°F to +48°F.
Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.
Take a look at how October is compared to other months in Milwaukee:
Climate in Milwaukee in October
Milwaukee weather looks like this, on average, in October and the surrounding months.
September
October
November
Avg. temperature
+72°F
+59°F
+46°F
Min. temperature
+36°F
+25°F
+7°F
Max. temperature
+95°F
+84°F
+75°F
Rainfall
90 mm
79 mm
65 mm
Wind
3 m/s
4 m/s
4 m/s
Humidity
72%
70%
70%
Air pressure
1016 HPa
1016 HPa
1016 HPa
Sunny days
7
5
3
Cloudy days
9
11
13
Rainy days
14
14
11
Snowy days
0
0
3
October typically has worse weather conditions compared to September.It’s getting colder in October. From +72°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +59°F.As October arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 90 mm to 79 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 72% to 70%.Winds are stronger in comparison to September, going up from 3 m/s to 4 m/s on average.The days becoming less sunny, going from 7 sunny days in September to 5 in October.
November brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Milwaukee in October based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 6 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 October, going from 2 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during October in Milwaukee based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 45% chance of rain on an average day in October, with total rainfall of approximately 115 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 35 mm, which is moderate rain.October 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 October 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 October in Milwaukee based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 3% chance of snow on an average day in October, with a total monthly snowfall of approximately 4 mm.
Here’s how October is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:
How was the weather last October in Milwaukee?
This is the weather in Milwaukee in October 2024:
1 October
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+84°F
2 October
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+83°F
3 October
☀️
+83°F
4 October
☁️
+78°F
5 October
☀️
+72°F
6 October
☀️
+66°F
7 October
☀️
+57°F
8 October
☁️
+55°F
9 October
☀️
+56°F
10 October
☁️
+57°F
11 October
☁️
+61°F
12 October
🌧️
+55°F
13 October
🌧️
+54°F
14 October
🌧️
+55°F
15 October
☁️
+56°F
16 October
☁️
+53°F
17 October
☀️
+59°F
18 October
☀️
+67°F
19 October
☁️
+58°F
20 October
☁️
+59°F
21 October
☀️
+59°F
22 October
☀️
+55°F
23 October
🌧️
+59°F
24 October
☀️
+80°F
25 October
☁️
+76°F
26 October
🌧️
+63°F
27 October
☁️
+66°F
28 October
☀️
+52°F
29 October
☁️
+45°F
30 October
☀️
+39°F
31 October
🌨️
+35°F
In October 2024 Milwaukee had 14 sunny days, 11 cloudy days, and 5 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +61°F, with an absolute maximum of +84°F and a minimum of +36°F. The average humidity was 73%, with a maximum of 93% and a minimum of 30%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 10 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in October?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Milwaukee climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Milwaukee in October 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 October:
Is October a good time to visit Milwaukee?
It’s always a good time to visit Milwaukee, but the weather is changeable in October, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Milwaukee in October?
October 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 October?
Milwaukee is often rainy in October. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Milwaukee in October?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Milwaukee in October, 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.
