When to go · Madison, United States
Best Time to Visit Madison
Aim for October, September and May: that's when Madison's weather is at its best. The full month-by-month picture is below.
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October, September, May
Comfortable and drier
Shoulder
April, November, June
Fewer crowds, a trade-off
Think twice
March, February
Wettest is March (226mm)
Madison weather, month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Feel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 11°C / 52°F | 2°C / 36°F | 123mm | cool, wet |
| Feb | 13°C / 55°F | 3°C / 37°F | 157mm | cool, wet |
| Mar | 18°C / 64°F | 7°C / 45°F | 226mm | mild, very wet |
| Apr | 21°C / 70°F | 9°C / 48°F | 111mm | mild, some rain |
| MayBEST | 27°C / 81°F | 15°C / 59°F | 109mm | warm, some rain |
| Jun | 31°C / 88°F | 19°C / 66°F | 131mm | hot, wet |
| Jul | 32°C / 90°F | 22°C / 72°F | 143mm | hot, wet |
| Aug | 31°C / 88°F | 21°C / 70°F | 154mm | hot, wet |
| SepBEST | 28°C / 82°F | 18°C / 64°F | 82mm | warm, some rain |
| OctBEST | 23°C / 73°F | 12°C / 54°F | 73mm | warm, some rain |
| Nov | 17°C / 63°F | 6°C / 43°F | 77mm | mild, some rain |
| Dec | 14°C / 57°F | 5°C / 41°F | 138mm | cool, wet |
Averages from Open-Meteo ERA5 climate reanalysis, 2019 to 2023. Highs and lows are daily averages for each month; rain is the monthly total. Tap a month for a detailed guide.
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