Milwaukee weather in October

October in Milwaukee: cool, rainy, with clean air — a great time to visit.

#6 of 12 months in Milwaukee · #355 of 604 destinations to visit in October · comfort 73/100 (tier B)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Milwaukee climate normals — October

Daytime high14°C / 58°F🙂 cool
Nighttime low10°C / 49°F
Feels like (high)12°C / 54°F
Rainfall98 mm / 3.9 in🌧 rainy
Rainy days12 days
Humidity71%💧 humid
Dew point7°C / 44°F
Sunshine7 h/day
Daylight11 h
Wind23 km/h / 15 mph
Snowfall2.5 cm / 1 in
Air quality (US AQI)33🍃 good

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

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Milwaukee in October — FAQ

Is October a good time to visit Milwaukee?
October in Milwaukee: cool, rainy, with clean air — a great time to visit. It ranks #6 of 12 months for Milwaukee on SeasonMap's comfort score (73/100).
What is the weather like in Milwaukee in October?
In October, Milwaukee averages a daily high of 14.2°C and a low of 9.7°C, with about 98.1 mm of rain over roughly 12.2 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Milwaukee in October?
Milwaukee has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 33 in October.
Does it snow in Milwaukee in October?
Milwaukee sees roughly 2.5 cm of snowfall in October.

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