Milwaukee weather in August

August in Milwaukee: warm, a little rain, with clean air — one of the best months to visit.

#2 of 12 months in Milwaukee · #144 of 604 destinations to visit in August · comfort 87/100 (tier A)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Milwaukee climate normals — August

Daytime high25°C / 76°F🌤 warm
Nighttime low20°C / 68°F
Feels like (high)27°C / 81°F
Rainfall64 mm / 2.5 in🌦 some rain
Rainy days8 days
Humidity77%💦 very humid
Dew point17°C / 63°F
Sunshine11.4 h/day
Daylight13.9 h
Wind18 km/h / 11 mph
Air quality (US AQI)50🍃 good

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Milwaukee in August — FAQ

Is August a good time to visit Milwaukee?
August in Milwaukee: warm, a little rain, with clean air — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #2 of 12 months for Milwaukee on SeasonMap's comfort score (87/100).
What is the weather like in Milwaukee in August?
In August, Milwaukee averages a daily high of 24.5°C and a low of 19.8°C, with about 63.6 mm of rain over roughly 8 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Milwaukee in August?
Milwaukee has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 50 in August.

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