When is the best time to go to Madison

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Madison, United States. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Madison weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Madison are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Madison January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
8°C 132mm 5.1hrs 11hrs

The climate in Madison during January can be summarized as cool and wet.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Madison for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

January is in the winter in Madison and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 9°C (48°F), whilst at night -2°C (28°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Madison with around 132mm 5.2 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Madison February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
11°C 125mm 5.9hrs 11.8hrs

February in Madison is generally wet with the temperature being cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Madison for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

February is in the winter in Madison and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (53°F), whilst at night -0°C (32°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Madison with around 125mm 4.9 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Madison March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
15°C 167mm 6.9hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in March in Madison is characteristically mild and wet.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Madison.

March is in the spring in Madison and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (62°F), whilst at night 4°C (40°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Madison with around 167mm 6.6 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

Madison April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
20°C 125mm 8.4hrs 13.9hrs

Madison's weather in April is typically mild and wet in nature.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Madison, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

April is in the spring in Madison and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Madison with around 125mm 4.9 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

Madison May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 130mm 9.3hrs 14.9hrs

May is a wet month in Madison and the temperature is generally warm.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Madison, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

May is in the spring in Madison and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 13°C (56°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Madison with around 130mm 5.1 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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June

Madison June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 105mm 9.8hrs 11hrs

June in Madison is generally damp with the temperature being hot.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Madison, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

June is in the summer in Madison and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 18°C (64°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Madison with around 105mm 4.1 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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July

Madison July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
29°C 124mm 9.2hrs 11.8hrs

July in Madison is generally wet with the temperature being hot.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Madison.

July is in the summer in Madison and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 20°C (68°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Madison with around 124mm 4.9 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Madison weather in July »

August

Madison August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 88mm 9hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in August in Madison is characteristically hot, humid and a little damp.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Madison.

August is in the summer in Madison and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 19°C (67°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Madison with around 88mm 3.5 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9 hours of sunshine per day.

Madison weather in August »

September

Madison September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 105mm 8hrs 13.9hrs

Madison's weather in September is typically warm, humid and damp in nature.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Madison, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

September is in the fall / autumn in Madison and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (83°F), whilst at night 16°C (60°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Madison with around 105mm 4.1 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8 hours of sunshine per day.

Madison weather in September »

October

Madison October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
20°C 85mm 7.8hrs 14.9hrs

October is a a little damp month in Madison and the temperature is generally mild.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Madison, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

October is in the fall / autumn in Madison and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Madison with around 85mm 3.4 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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November

Madison November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
15°C 124mm 5.8hrs 11hrs

The climate in Madison during November can be summarized as mild and wet.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Madison.

November is in the fall / autumn in Madison and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (62°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Madison with around 124mm 4.9 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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December

Madison December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
10°C 149mm 5.1hrs 11.8hrs

December in Madison is generally wet with the temperature being cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Madison for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

December is in the winter in Madison and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 11°C (52°F), whilst at night 0°C (32°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Madison with around 149mm 5.9 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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Madison weather stats

Madison weather statistics
Hottest month: July 31.4°C 88.5°F
Driest month: October 85mm 3.3ins
Sunniest month: June 9.8hrs
Coldest month: January 8.5°C 47.3°F
Wettest month: March 167mm 6.6ins
Warmest sea: August 26.9°C 80.4°F
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