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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
-6°C 15mm 5.8hrs 10.3hrs

January in Madison is generally dry with the temperature being very cold.

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.

January is in the winter in Madison and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -6°C (21°F), whilst at night -18°C (-1°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Madison with around 15mm 0.6 inches of rain making it a dry 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 5.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Madison February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
-3°C 16mm 6.6hrs 11.5hrs

February in Madison is generally dry with the temperature being cold.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Madison for your holidays. The weather is often relatively 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 freezing -3°C (26°F), whilst at night -15°C (5°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Madison with around 16mm 0.6 inches of rain making it a dry 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 6.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Madison March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
4°C 34mm 7.6hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in March in Madison is characteristically cold and reasonably dry.

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.

March is in the spring in Madison and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 4°C (39°F), whilst at night -7°C (19°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Madison with around 34mm 1.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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 7.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

Madison April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
12°C 58mm 8.7hrs 14.5hrs

Madison's weather in April is typically cool and reasonably dry in nature.

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.

April is in the spring in Madison and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (57°F), whilst at night 0°C (33°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Madison with around 58mm 2.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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 8.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

Madison May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 72mm 10hrs 15.9hrs

May is a reasonably dry month in Madison and the temperature is generally mild.

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

May is in the spring in Madison and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Madison with around 72mm 2.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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 10 hours of sunshine per day.

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June

Madison June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 95mm 11.3hrs 10.3hrs

June in Madison is generally a little damp with the temperature being warm.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Madison, with some surprisingly 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 comfortable 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Madison with around 95mm 3.7 inches of rain making it a a little damp 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 11.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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July

Madison July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 84mm 12.2hrs 11.5hrs

July in Madison is generally a little damp with the temperature being warm.

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

July is in the summer in Madison and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 29°C (85°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Madison with around 84mm 3.3 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 12.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Madison weather in July »

August

Madison August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 75mm 10.8hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in August in Madison is characteristically warm and reasonably dry.

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

August is in the summer in Madison and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 28°C (83°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Madison with around 75mm 3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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 10.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Madison weather in August »

September

Madison September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
20°C 58mm 8.6hrs 14.5hrs

Madison's weather in September is typically mild and reasonably dry 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 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Madison with around 58mm 2.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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 8.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Madison weather in September »

October

Madison October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
14°C 49mm 6.9hrs 15.9hrs

October is a reasonably dry month in Madison and the temperature is generally cool.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Madison, with some particularly 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 a cool 16°C (60°F), whilst at night 2°C (35°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Madison with around 49mm 1.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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 6.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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November

Madison November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
5°C 26mm 4.8hrs 10.3hrs

The weather in November in Madison is characteristically cold and dry.

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

November is in the fall / autumn in Madison and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 5°C (41°F), whilst at night -6°C (21°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Madison with around 26mm 1 inches of rain making it a dry 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 4.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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December

Madison December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
-3°C 14mm 4.5hrs 11.5hrs

December in Madison is generally dry with the temperature being cold.

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 freezing -4°C (25°F), whilst at night -15°C (6°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Madison with around 14mm 0.6 inches of rain making it a dry 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 4.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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Madison weather stats

Madison weather statistics
Hottest month: July 29.1°C 84.4°F
Driest month: December 14mm 0.6ins
Sunniest month: July 12.2hrs
Coldest month: January -6.6°C 20.1°F
Wettest month: June 95mm 3.7ins
Warmest sea: August 17°C 62.6°F
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