The climate in Madison during October can be summarized as mild 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 18°C (65°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.
Daytime temperature | 18.2°C 64.8°F |
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Nightly temperature | 3°C 37.4°F |
Average temperature | 10.6°C 51.1°F |
Daily sunshine | 7.8 hrs |
Avg rainfall | 44 mm 1.7 ins |
Rainy days | 6 days |
Sea temperature | 15.2°C 59.3°F |
Humidity | 64% |
Windspeed | 17.6kph 11 mph |
On average October is the 5th driest month of the year in Madison with around 44mm 1.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.8 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 | 30.5°C 86.9°F |
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Driest month: | January | 13mm 0.5ins |
Sunniest month: | July | 11.9hrs |
Coldest month: | January | -1.4°C 29.5°F |
Wettest month: | June | 113mm 4.4ins |