Milwaukee, WI – The week in Milwaukee starts off cloudy and cooler, but residents can look forward to a sunny, warm weekend ahead. Temperatures will hover in the 70s for much of the week, with a return to the upper 70s as we head into Friday and Saturday.
Early Week Outlook
Tuesday morning brought patchy fog and the chance of isolated showers near the Wisconsin–Illinois border. For most of Milwaukee, skies will stay mostly cloudy but dry, with highs reaching the low to mid-70s. Winds from the northeast at 5–10 mph will keep the lakefront cooler.
By Tuesday night, conditions remain mostly cloudy, with lows around 60°.
Midweek Weather
On Wednesday, southern Wisconsin may see a light shower, but most areas will remain dry. Highs will top out around 70°, with northeast winds 10–20 mph making the air feel cooler.
Thursday will see improvement, with partly sunny skies and highs climbing back to the low-to-mid 70s, bringing more comfortable conditions for outdoor plans.
Late Week and Weekend Warm-Up
By Friday, skies turn clear and sunny, with highs reaching 78°. The warming trend continues into the weekend. Saturday will bring another 78° high with sunshine, though breezy northwest winds at 10–20 mph may be noticeable. Sunday rounds out the weekend with 76° and sunny skies, perfect for outdoor plans.
What to Do in Such Weather
Cooler weekdays with cloudy skies make this a great time for indoor activities, such as visiting local museums, cozy coffee shops, or catching up on home projects. Since highs stay in the 70s, light sweaters or jackets are enough for comfort.
As the weekend warms up, it’s the ideal time to enjoy outdoor activities across Milwaukee. Residents can:
- Walk or bike along the Lakefront Trail.
- Plan a fall picnic at Veterans Park.
- Visit a local farmers’ market before the season winds down.
- Take short trips to enjoy fall foliage as trees begin to change color.
Sunny conditions and upper 70s temperatures make for perfect opportunities to balance the comfort of fall with the last touches of summer warmth.
Looking Ahead
The forecast, by Fox6Now, for early next week looks to remain dry and seasonably warm under a developing ridge pattern, with highs in the mid-to-upper 70s and clear skies continuing.
Meteorologists note that this stretch of weather provides one of the best windows of the season for outdoor plans before cooler fall temperatures settle in later in October.
What do you think about this forecast? Do you enjoy the cooler, cloudy fall days or prefer the sunny 70s returning this weekend? Share your thoughts in the comments!
