Rhinelander Area, WI

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Today’s Forecast:

☁
28°F
High: 28° | Low: 24°
Current Temperature
Partly Cloudy
Station: KRHI
Observed at: 8:55 pm CST on 11/13/26
Wind: 0 mph | Humidity: 80%

Tonight:Mostly cloudy. Low around 24, with temperatures rising to around 27 overnight. North northwest wind around 5 mph.
Saturday:Partly sunny. High near 41, with temperatures falling to around 36 in the afternoon. North northwest wind 2 to 6 mph.
Saturday Night:Partly cloudy. Low around 20, with temperatures rising to around 22 overnight. North wind around 1 mph.

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Today’s Report:

⛵ Boating

  23 /100

Not Recommended for boating. High near 41°F. Light wind (6 mph). Temperatures outside comfort limits (41°F).

  • Temp: Unfavorable weather factor
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Not Recommended 23/100
Not Recommended for boating. High near 45°F. Temperatures outside comfort limits (45°F).

⛺ Camping

Good
  73 /100

Good for camping. High near 41°F. Light wind (6 mph).

  • Temp: Marginal weather factor
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Good 83/100
Ideal conditions for camping. Comfortable temperature (high near 45°F), light wind, and clear forecast.

⛳ Golf

  20 /100

Not Recommended for golf. High near 41°F. Light wind (6 mph). Temperatures outside comfort limits (41°F).

  • Temp: Unfavorable weather factor
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Not Recommended 20/100
Not Recommended for golf. High near 45°F. Temperatures outside comfort limits (45°F).

🐟 Fishing

Good
  76 /100

Good for fishing. High near 41°F. Light wind (6 mph).

  • Temp: Marginal weather factor
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Good 82/100
Ideal conditions for fishing. Comfortable temperature (high near 45°F), light wind, and clear forecast.



🛷 Sledding / Snowshoeing

Good
  75 /100

Good for sledding / snowshoeing. High near 41°F. Light wind (6 mph).

  • Temp: Marginal weather factor
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Fair 60/100
Ideal conditions for sledding / snowshoeing. Comfortable temperature (high near 45°F), light wind, and clear forecast.

About Rhinelander

Rhinelander is a classic Northwoods base for lakes, forests, trails, camping, paddling, boating, and golf. It has the kind of outdoor setup where you can make a simple plan in the morning and still have a great day by afternoon.

Calm lake conditions favor paddling and boating. Cooler, dry weather is excellent for hiking, biking, and golf. When rain moves in, you can slow down, explore town, or save the bigger outdoor plan for the next clear window.

Make the Most of a Rhinelander Area Day

Use the forecast to pick your lake or trail, not to overcomplicate the day. Northwoods weather can change quickly, so build in a backup and enjoy the best part of the day as it comes.

Weather Tips for Rhinelander Area

Morning lake calm, afternoon wind, and summer storms are the main weather patterns to watch for outdoor planning.

A few things worth watching before you head out:

  • Wind: Wind can affect even smaller lakes and make paddling less comfortable.
  • Thunderstorms: Check timing before remote hiking or longer water plans.
  • Trail conditions: Heavy rain can leave low spots muddy and roots slick.
  • Cool nights: Camping evenings can become cool even after a warm day.
  • Bugs: Warm, damp weather can make forest outings less comfortable.

Plan Around the Conditions

Make water the priority during calmer hours. Save golf, hiking, trails, town, and indoor stops for a windier or wetter period.

7-Day Forecast for Rhinelander Area:

☁
28°F
High: 28° | Low: 24°
Current Temperature
Partly Cloudy
Station: KRHI
Observed at: 8:55 pm CST on 11/13/26
Wind: 0 mph | Humidity: 80%
Sat ⛅
41° 20°
4%
Sun ☀
45° 23°
0%
Mon ☀
47° 30°
0%
Tue ☀
51° 35°
0%
Wed ⛅
52° 41°
1%
Thu 🌧
53° 40°
37%
Fri 🌧
53° --°
15%

7-Day High Temperature Trend

41° Sat 45° Sun 47° Mon 51° Tue 52° Wed 53° Thu 53° Fri

7-Day Low Temperature Trend

20° Sat 23° Sun 30° Mon 35° Tue 41° Wed 40° Thu 50° Fri

📊 7-Day Outdoor Outlook

Good Fair Poor 20 Sat 20 Sun 20 Mon 75 Tue 80 Wed 80 Thu 85 Fri
Forecast data from the National Weather Service  |  Last Updated: November 13, 2026 9:28 pm CST