Best Time to Drive: Eagle River, WI to Milwaukee, WI

The best time to drive from Eagle River, WI to Milwaukee, WI is July, September, when temperatures are comfortable and weather conditions are most predictable. December is the most challenging month due to weather risks along this route.

Best month

July

Also great

September

Also great

May

Month-by-Month Driving Conditions

Jan

Difficult 24°F

Feb

Challenging 27°F

Mar

Fair 36°F

Apr

Fair 46°F

May

Great 57°F

Jun

Great 68°F

Jul

Great 73°F

Aug

Great 72°F

Sep

Great 65°F

Oct

Good 53°F

Nov

Challenging 40°F

Dec

Difficult 30°F

Best Good/Fair Challenging

Average Conditions by Month

January

Avg temp 24°F

Rainy days ~1.8

Rating Difficult

February

Avg temp 27°F

Rainy days ~1.7

Rating Challenging

March

Avg temp 36°F

Rainy days ~2.2

Rating Fair

April

Avg temp 46°F

Rainy days ~3.9

Rating Fair

May

Avg temp 57°F

Rainy days ~3.5

Rating Great

June

Avg temp 68°F

Rainy days ~4.4

Rating Great

July

Avg temp 73°F

Rainy days ~3.4

Rating Great

August

Avg temp 72°F

Rainy days ~3.7

Rating Great

September

Avg temp 65°F

Rainy days ~3.2

Rating Great

October

Avg temp 53°F

Rainy days ~2.8

Rating Good

November

Avg temp 40°F

Rainy days ~2.2

Rating Challenging

December

Avg temp 30°F

Rainy days ~1.9

Rating Difficult

Seasonal Hazards on This Route

Winter storms and ice

Dec - Mar

Heavy snow and ice can make driving hazardous. Allow extra time and carry winter gear from December through March.

Tornado Alley

Apr - Jun

Severe thunderstorms and tornadoes are most common in spring. Check storm forecasts before departing.

Climate Context

Eagle River, WI

Midwest

Milwaukee, WI

Midwest

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