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Milwaukee in July
Milwaukee's warmest month brings highs averaging 83°F (28°C), lows of 64°F (18°C) and about 3.7 in (95 mm) of rain.
It scores 73/100 for comfort, 5th of 12, which makes it a solid shoulder-season month.
- Avg high
- 83°F (28°C)
- Avg low
- 64°F (18°C)
- Rain
- 3.7 in (95 mm)
- Humidity
- 74%
- Cloud cover
- 68%
- Daylight
- ~14 h 53 min
- Comfort score
- 73/100 · Good
What July feels like
Warm afternoons near 83°F (28°C) make long days outdoors easy.
Nights cool to an average low of 64°F (18°C).
Showers are part of the month, adding up to about 3.7 in (95 mm).
Plan around July
July is shoulder season: good weather, a step below the best months (September).
- Comfort improves from 70/100 in June to 73/100.
- July sits inside the Jun – Sep window our Chicago & Great Lakes route recommends.
- Our Chicago & Milwaukee route is planned for Late Nov – Dec 24, a window set by the holiday season rather than the weather — July falls outside it.
What to pack for July
- Light, breathable clotheshighs average 83°F
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hathigh UV on clear days
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaabout 3.7 in of rain
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Milwaukee in July
July is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
Mader's
German restaurant on Old World Third Street since 1902, with schnitzel, pork shank and steins of German beer.
Why now July scores 73/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Pabst Mansion
1892 Flemish Renaissance mansion of beer baron Frederick Pabst.
Cathedral Square Park
Downtown park at the center of the Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival, filled with lit trees and displays.
Lakefront Brewery
Riverside brewery known for its entertaining tours and Friday fish fry.
Kopp's Frozen Custard
Classic Milwaukee frozen custard stand with daily flavors and big burgers.
Nearby in July
- Chicago in July~81 mi · highs 77°F, 3.7 in rain · 3°C (5°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Holland in July~93 mi · highs 75°F, 3.0 in rain · 4°C (7°F) cooler by day, drier
- Indiana Dunes in July~105 mi · highs 83°F, 4.0 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Door County in July~140 mi · highs 76°F, 3.3 in rain · 4°C (7°F) cooler by day, about as wet
These averages also cover Bradford Beach & the Lakefront and Deer District & Downtown Milwaukee.
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Milwaukee in July: quick answers
Is July a good time to visit Milwaukee?
It's a good shoulder-season choice, scoring 73/100 against a best of 84 in September. Expect highs of 83°F (28°C) and 3.7 in (95 mm) of rain. July is inside the Jun – Sep window our Chicago & Great Lakes route recommends.
How hot is Milwaukee in July?
Average highs are 83°F (28°C) and average lows 64°F (18°C), making it the warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Milwaukee in July?
Some: about 3.7 in (95 mm) of rain falls across July on average, the 5th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 37.3 in (948 mm).
What should I pack for Milwaukee in July?
Bring light, breathable clothes (highs average 83°F), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (high UV on clear days), packable rain jacket or umbrella (about 3.7 in of rain) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
More on Milwaukee
Routes in season in July
- Chicago & Great Lakes Jun – Sep
Planning Milwaukee in July?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.