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.
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 | Avg High | Avg Low | Rainy Days | Avg Wind | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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.
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.