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Milwaukee in March
Milwaukee warms up: highs climb to 43°F (6°C), from 31°F in February, with lows of 26°F (-3°C) and about 2.3 in (59 mm) of rain or snow.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 48/100, 9th of 12.
- Avg high
- 43°F (6°C)
- Avg low
- 26°F (-3°C)
- Rain or snow
- 2.3 in (59 mm)
- Humidity
- 81%
- Cloud cover
- 70%
- Daylight
- ~11 h 39 min
- Comfort score
- 48/100 · Fair
What March feels like
Afternoons only reach about 43°F (6°C), so plan on a warm jacket.
Nights drop below freezing, with an average low of 26°F (-3°C), so expect frost and ice.
Expect about 2.3 in (59 mm) of precipitation (rain or snow). Because nights fall well below freezing, snow is likely on some days.
Plan around March
March sits mid-table; the best months are September.
- Last month with freezing nights on average; by April, lows rise to 35°F.
- Comfort holds steady from February (46 → 48/100).
- Our Chicago & Great Lakes route recommends Jun – Sep, so March falls outside its suggested window.
- Our Chicago & Milwaukee route is planned for Late Nov – Dec 24, a window set by the holiday season rather than the weather — March falls outside it.
What to pack for March
- Insulated jackethighs only 43°F
- Hat, gloves and thermal base layerslows around 26°F
- Insulated, waterproof bootssnow is likely on some days
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Milwaukee in March
A mixed month: these picks balance outdoor stops with indoor fallbacks.
Mader's
German restaurant on Old World Third Street since 1902, with schnitzel, pork shank and steins of German beer.
Pabst Mansion
1892 Flemish Renaissance mansion of beer baron Frederick Pabst.
Milwaukee RiverWalk
Riverside path linking the Third Ward and downtown, passing the Bronze Fonz.
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 March
- Chicago in March~81 mi · highs 41°F, 2.4 in rain · 1°C (2°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Holland in March~93 mi · highs 39°F, 2.5 in rain · 2°C (3°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Indiana Dunes in March~105 mi · highs 46°F, 2.4 in rain · 2°C (3°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Door County in March~140 mi · highs 37°F, 2.0 in rain or snow · 4°C (6°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 March: quick answers
Is March a good time to visit Milwaukee?
It's middling, scoring 48/100. The best months are September, at up to 84. Expect highs of 43°F (6°C) and 2.3 in (59 mm) of rain or snow. Our Chicago & Great Lakes route recommends Jun – Sep, so March is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Milwaukee in March?
Average highs are 43°F (6°C) and average lows 26°F (-3°C), making it the 4th-coldest month by daytime highs, with nights below freezing on average.
Does it snow a lot in Milwaukee in March?
Not much: about 2.3 in (59 mm) of rain or snow falls across March on average, the 5th-driest month of the year. With temperatures this low, much of it may fall as snow. The annual total is about 37.3 in (948 mm).
What should I pack for Milwaukee in March?
Bring insulated jacket (highs only 43°F), hat, gloves and thermal base layers (lows around 26°F), insulated, waterproof boots (snow is likely on some days) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
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