When is the best time to go to Madison
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.
Average temperatures in Madison
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
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| -4°C | 28mm | 5.2hrs | 10.5hrs |
Madison's weather in January is typically cold and dry in nature.
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.
January is in the winter in Madison and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -4°C (25°F), whilst at night -14°C (6°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Madison with around 28mm 1.1 inches of rain making it a 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 5.2 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| -1°C | 28mm | 6.1hrs | 11.5hrs |
February in Madison is generally dry with the temperature being cold.
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.
February is in the winter in Madison and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -1°C (30°F), whilst at night -12°C (10°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Madison with around 28mm 1.1 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 6.1 hours of sunshine per day.
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5°C | 55mm | 6.6hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in March in Madison is characteristically cool and reasonably dry.
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 cold 6°C (42°F), whilst at night -5°C (23°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Madison with around 55mm 2.1 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 6.6 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12°C | 80mm | 7.5hrs | 14.4hrs |
Madison's weather in April is typically cool and reasonably dry in nature.
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.
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 1°C (34°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Madison with around 80mm 3.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.5 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19°C | 81mm | 9.3hrs | 15.7hrs |
May 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 particularly 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 21°C (69°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 81mm 3.2 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.3 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23°C | 100mm | 10.6hrs | 10.5hrs |
June is a damp month in Madison and the temperature is generally warm.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Madison, with some extremely 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 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Madison with around 100mm 3.9 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 10.6 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25°C | 101mm | 10.6hrs | 11.5hrs |
July in Madison is generally damp with the temperature being warm.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Madison, with some extremely 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 muggy 28°C (83°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 101mm 4 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 10.6 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24°C | 103mm | 9.5hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in August in Madison is characteristically warm, humid and damp.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Madison, with some surprisingly 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 muggy 27°C (80°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 103mm 4 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 9.5 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20°C | 90mm | 7.7hrs | 14.4hrs |
Madison's weather in September is typically mild and a little damp in nature.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Madison, with some particularly 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 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Madison with around 90mm 3.5 inches of rain making it a a little 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 7.7 hours of sunshine per day.
Madison weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14°C | 62mm | 6.2hrs | 15.7hrs |
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 inordinately 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 3°C (38°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Madison with around 62mm 2.5 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 6.2 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6°C | 55mm | 4.2hrs | 10.5hrs |
November is a reasonably dry month in Madison and the temperature is generally cool.
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.
November is in the fall / autumn in Madison and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 7°C (44°F), whilst at night -3°C (26°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Madison with around 55mm 2.2 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 4.2 hours of sunshine per day.
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| -1°C | 41mm | 4.1hrs | 11.5hrs |
December in Madison is generally reasonably 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.
December is in the winter in Madison and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -1°C (30°F), whilst at night -11°C (13°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Madison with around 41mm 1.6 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 4.1 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Madison weather stats
| Hottest month: | July | 27.9°C 82.2°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | January | 28mm 1.1ins |
| Sunniest month: | July | 10.6hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | -4.2°C 24.4°F |
| Wettest month: | August | 103mm 4.1ins |
| Warmest sea: | August | 19.1°C 66.4°F |
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