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Milwaukee Key Stats for Meeting Planners

Time Zone: Central Standard Time (CST)
Convention Center: Midwest Airlines Center
Airport: General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)

Population 1,964,744 Destination Type Listings
Hotels 130 • Beach destination
Hotel Rooms 23,500 • Golf destination
Unique Venues 44 • Smoke free restaurants
Restaurants 250  
Average Hotel Room Rate $99
Average Daily Food Cost $44
Approximate Taxi Fares from MKE to Downtown $25-30
Approximate Weekly Car Rental Cost $230

Nearby Cities

City Distance Est. Driving Time Est. Min. Flying Time Est. Flight Cost
Madison, WI 80 mi 1 hr 25 min 36 min $100+
Chicago, IL 92 mi 1 hr 42 min 45 min $280+
Green Bay, WI 117 mi 1 hr 57 min 40 min $175+
Indianapolis, IN 273 mi 4 hr 38 min 1 hr 5 min $365+
Detroit, MI 374 mi 5+ hrs 1 hr 13 min $360+
St. Louis, MO 380 mi 5+ hrs 1 hr 20 min $330+

Milwaukee Climate Information

Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Rec High -°F 60 65 82 91 93 101 103 103 98 89 77 63
Rec High -°C 15 18 27 32 33 38 39 39 36 31 25 17
Avg High -°F 27 31 40 54 65 76 80 79 71 60 45 32
Avg High -°C -2 -- 4 12 18 24 26 26 21 15 7 --
Avg Low -°F 13 17 26 36 45 56 62 61 53 42 30 19
Avg Low -°C -10 -8 -3 2 7 13 16 16 11 5 -1 -7
Rec Low -°F -26 -19 -10 12 21 36 40 44 28 18 -5 -20
Rec Low -°C -32 -28 -23 -11 -6 2 4 6 -2 -7 -20 -28
Rainfall - in. 1.7 1.4 2.6 3.4 2.8 3.4 3.6 3.5 2.9 2.4 2.4 2.1
Rainfall - cm. 4 3 6 8 7 8 9 8 7 6 6 5

Milwaukee enjoys a humid continental climate with four distinct seasons. The average temperatures during spring and fall are in the mid- to high 50s, while temperatures in summer average 77°F. The warmest month in Milwaukee is July with an average temperature of 81°F. Precipitation averages around 32 inches per year with the wettest month being August. Chilly winters in Milwaukee bring an average temperature of 29.4°F, and an average of 47 inches of snow between the months of November and early March.

The city's proximity to Lake Michigan influences the climate significantly. The great lake causes cooling in warm months, while moderating cold temperatures in winter months. The best time of year to visit Milwaukee is during the late spring and early summer when temperatures are mild and visitors can enjoy the lakeside setting, vast parkland and lively celebrations within the "City of Festivals."