Best Time to Play Erin Hills

Quick answer: the best months to play Erin Hills are June, August & September, based on 10-year weather averages measured at the course in Erin, WI.

About the Course

The 2017 US Open host sprawls across Wisconsin kettle moraine with no trees to block the wind. It’s a long walk that rewards cooler days, and the fescue turns gold in September for the best golf of the season.

Month-by-Month Weather at Erin Hills

MonthAvg HighAvg LowRainy DaysAvg WindSeason
January 29°F 16°F 13 12 mph Off-season
February 33°F 15°F 9 13 mph Off-season
March 45°F 28°F 14 13 mph Variable
April 54°F 37°F 15 14 mph Shoulder
May 67°F 48°F 13 12 mph Shoulder
June 78°F 59°F 13 12 mph Peak
July 81°F 63°F 15 10 mph Shoulder
August 80°F 63°F 13 10 mph Peak
September 73°F 57°F 11 11 mph Peak
October 60°F 45°F 13 12 mph Shoulder
November 47°F 33°F 9 14 mph Variable
December 35°F 23°F 13 13 mph Off-season

Why June, August & September Win

Our playability scoring treats highs of 60–80°F as ideal, wind under 8 mph as calm, and fewer rainy days as more bookable mornings. January typically brings the most challenging weather at Erin Hills.

Check Conditions Before You Go

Booked a tee time? Check the live golf weather score for Milwaukee, WI — the closest city we track to Erin Hills — for today's playability rating, hourly wind, and the best tee time window.

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