Milwaukee · April
Run in the midday.
Cool month: average high 51°F, low 36°F. Expect 16 rain days — plan around the radar. Cold mornings warm into runnable midday hours — the windows around noon catch the warmest temperatures.
Avg high / low
51° / 36°F
Humidity
71%
Rain days
16/mo
Wind
15 mph
What April feels like in Milwaukee
Sunrise
06:09
Mid-month average
Sunset
19:35
Mid-month average
Time-of-day breakdown
Morning
Coolest, driest air of the day. The window before sunrise is the most reliable comfortable hour.
Midday
Mild but UV and traffic peak. Workable if you don't mind shifting your pace.
Evening
Warm and runnable. Crowded routes but the air's typically calm.
What to wear running in Milwaukee in April
The kit for April in Milwaukee: a long-sleeve or light jacket for the first mile, a wind-blocking layer for exposed routes, a water-resistant cap or jacket on standby.
April vs the surrounding months
vs March
+9° avg high
+2 rain days
Milwaukee in March →
April
51°F avg high
16 rain days
Best: midday
vs May
-12° avg high
0 rain days
Milwaukee in May →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best time of day to run in Milwaukee in April?+
Midday. Cold mornings warm into runnable midday hours — the windows around noon catch the warmest temperatures.
What's the average temperature in Milwaukee in April?+
Average high 51°F, average low 36°F.
How does April compare to surrounding months in Milwaukee?+
Compared to March (avg high 41°F), April is warmer. Compared to May (avg high 62°F), April is cooler.
Does it rain often in Milwaukee in April?+
Expect about 16 measurable rain days in April, on average.