Milwaukee · August
Run in the morning.
Comfortable average high of 78°F, dipping to 65°F at night. Humidity rises with the sun — morning runs catch the driest, coolest window.
Avg high / low
78° / 65°F
Humidity
74%
Rain days
15/mo
Wind
12 mph
What August feels like in Milwaukee
Sunrise
05:59
Mid-month average
Sunset
19:52
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 August
The kit for August in Milwaukee: shorts and a short-sleeve are the standard kit, a water-resistant cap or jacket on standby.
August vs the surrounding months
vs July
0° avg high
+1 rain days
Milwaukee in July →
August
78°F avg high
15 rain days
Best: morning
vs September
+6° avg high
+2 rain days
Milwaukee in September →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best time of day to run in Milwaukee in August?+
Morning. Humidity rises with the sun — morning runs catch the driest, coolest window.
What's the average temperature in Milwaukee in August?+
Average high 78°F, average low 65°F.
How does August compare to surrounding months in Milwaukee?+
Compared to July (avg high 79°F), August is cooler. Compared to September (avg high 72°F), August is warmer.
Does it rain often in Milwaukee in August?+
Expect about 15 measurable rain days in August, on average.