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The weather in Milwaukee in January is very cold with temperatures between -8°C and -3°C, warm clothes are a must.
You can expect about 3 to 8 days of rain in Milwaukee during the month of January. It’s a good idea to bring along your umbrella so that you don’t get caught in poor weather.
Let it snow! You can expect Milwaukee to be covered in white during the month of January. Be sure to bundle up when you venture outside, or take the opportunity to enjoy hot cocoa by the fire for warmth this month.
Our weather forecast can give you a great sense of what weather to expect in Milwaukee in January 2025.
If you’re planning to visit Milwaukee in the near future, we highly recommend that you review the 14 day weather forecast for Milwaukee before you arrive.
| Month | Temperatures | Rainy Days | Dry Days | Snowy Days | Rainfall | Weather | More details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -3° / -8° | 5 | 9 | 17 | 49 mm | Awful | Milwaukee in January |
| February | -2° / -7° | 4 | 10 | 15 | 48 mm | Awful | Milwaukee in February |
| March | 4° / -1° | 6 | 17 | 8 | 60 mm | Awful | Milwaukee in March |
| April | 9° / 3° | 7 | 19 | 4 | 109 mm | Awful | Milwaukee in April |
| May | 15° / 9° | 7 | 24 | 0 | 118 mm | Ok | Milwaukee in May |
| June | 21° / 14° | 6 | 24 | 0 | 138 mm | Good | Milwaukee in June |
| July | 24° / 19° | 6 | 25 | 0 | 140 mm | Perfect | Milwaukee in July |
| August | 25° / 18° | 5 | 26 | 0 | 120 mm | Perfect | Milwaukee in August |
| September | 21° / 15° | 5 | 25 | 0 | 87 mm | Good | Milwaukee in September |
| October | 14° / 9° | 6 | 24 | 1 | 97 mm | Good | Milwaukee in October |
| November | 7° / 2° | 5 | 19 | 6 | 52 mm | Bad | Milwaukee in November |
| December | 1° / -3° | 5 | 13 | 13 | 48 mm | Awful | Milwaukee in December |