The climate in Madison during August can be summarized as hot, humid and a little damp.
August is in the summer in Madison and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 29°C (85°F), whilst at night 17°C (63°F) is normal.
Daytime temperature | 29.4°C 84.9°F |
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Nightly temperature | 17°C 62.6°F |
Average temperature | 23.2°C 73.8°F |
Daily sunshine | 9.2 hrs |
Avg rainfall | 92 mm 3.6 ins |
Rainy days | 9 days |
Sea temperature | 24.5°C 76.1°F |
Humidity | 73% |
Windspeed | 11.5kph 7 mph |
On average August is the 6th driest month of the year in Madison with around 92mm 3.6 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 9.2 hours of sunshine per day.
The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Madison in August 2025.
Best places to visit in August
Hottest month: | July | 29.9°C 85.8°F |
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Driest month: | September | 77mm 3ins |
Sunniest month: | July | 9.9hrs |
Coldest month: | January | 3°C 37.4°F |
Wettest month: | May | 121mm 4.8ins |