The climate in Madison during October can be summarized as cool and reasonably dry.
October is in the fall / autumn in Madison and is typically the 6th 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.
| Daytime temperature | 15.7°C 60.3°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 1.7°C 35.1°F |
| Average temperature | 8.7°C 47.7°F |
| Daily sunshine | 6.9 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 49 mm 1.9 ins |
| Rainy days | 7 days |
| Sea temperature | 12.5°C 54.5°F |
| Humidity | 68% |
| Windspeed | 19.1kph 12 mph |
On average October is the 6th driest 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.
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 October 2025.
Best places to visit in October
| 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 |