Weather in Milwaukee in May
In an average May, Milwaukee sees a daily high around 62°F and a low around 48°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 62°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 52°F to 73°F |
| Average low | 48°F |
| Typical low range | 40°F to 58°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.10 in |
May records
The most extreme May on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total May accumulation.
High
Highest
87°F
2012-05-27
Lowest
43°F
1984-05-03
Low
Highest
74°F
2012-05-28
Lowest
29°F
2026-05-02
Feels-like
Highest
97°F
2012-05-27
Lowest
18°F
2026-05-02
Humidity
Highest
17.9 g/m³
1991-05-28
Lowest
3.3 g/m³
2020-05-09
Wind
Highest
31 mph
1990-05-10
Lowest
4 mph
1995-05-04
Gust
Highest
57 mph
2003-05-11
Lowest
9 mph
2007-05-10
Precip
Wettest
7.86 in
2004
Driest
0.77 in
1992
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