When to visit Wisconsin Dells without the crowds
Wisconsin Dells (Wisconsin, United States) is calmest in January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December: fewer people and better prices. It gets busiest in June, July and August. Below is every month with crowds, temperatures and festivals.
Best months
May & Sep
When everyone heads home
The week after Labor Day.
Tip
It is the "Waterpark Capital of the World": the indoor parks are open all year.
Month by month
| Month | Crowds | Avg. high | Festivals & holidays |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2/5 · calm | -3 °C (27 °F) | New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day |
| February | 2/5 · calm | 0 °C (32 °F) | Presidents Day |
| March | 1/5 · calm | 7 °C (44 °F) | |
| April | 1/5 · calm | 13 °C (55 °F) | |
| May | 2/5 · calm | 20 °C (69 °F) | Memorial Day |
| June | 4/5 · busy | 26 °C (79 °F) | Juneteenth National Independence Day |
| July | 5/5 · busy | 28 °C (82 °F) | Summer holidays & the Fourth of July, Independence Day |
| August | 4/5 · busy | 26 °C (80 °F) | |
| September | 3/5 · moderate | 23 °C (74 °F) | Labour Day |
| October | 2/5 · calm | 16 °C (60 °F) | |
| November | 2/5 · calm | 7 °C (45 °F) | Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day |
| December | 2/5 · calm | 0 °C (33 °F) | Christmas Day |
Crowds are a relative index for each place: 1 is its calmest month and 5 its busiest. Temperatures: Copernicus ERA5, 2016–2025 average. How it works
Frequently asked questions
What is the best month to visit Wisconsin Dells without the crowds?
The calmest month is usually March and April (crowds 1/5). In April the average high is 13 °C (55 °F). All the calm months: January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December.
When is Wisconsin Dells most crowded?
The busiest season is June, July and August. The week after Labor Day.
What is the weather like in Wisconsin Dells?
Average highs range from -3 °C (27 °F) in January to 28 °C (82 °F) in July, from Copernicus ERA5 (2016–2025).
What festivals are there in Wisconsin Dells?
The main ones: Summer holidays & the Fourth of July (July).
More places in Wisconsin
- Door County calm in January, February, March, April, May and December; busiest in July, August, September and October