Our verdict
The best time to visit Madison is April
During the warmer months, temperatures in Madison can rise to a maximum of 28℃ (83℉). In the winter, temperatures can get down to -18℃ (-1℉) around January.
If you want to get the most out of your time visiting Madison, or you’re just afraid of the dark, the days in July are usually the longest between sunrise and sunset. May sees the most amount of rain in a month if you’re ok with chancing getting drenched, so if you’re looking to stay dry, visit in December instead.
Find out everything you need to know about when to visit Madison below, including detailed information about the weather and tools to help you find the best prices and book your trip.
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Madison seasons
Before you continue, it’s important to know when the seasons are in Madison as they might be different to yours depending on where in the world you’re travelling from. Madison is in the Northern Hemisphere, so the seasons fall during these months:
| Season | Months |
|---|---|
| Summer | June to August |
| Autumn/fall | September to November |
| Winter | December to February |
| Spring | March to May |
Average temperatures in Madison
If the temperature is a big factor for you to help you decide when to visit, the chart below shows the average minimum and maximum temperatures in Madison for each month side-by-side so you can easily see the difference in weather throughout the year. To see the temperatures in both Celsius (°C) and Fahrenheit (°F), hover or tap the shaded boxes on the graph.
Madison climate by month
If you already have a rough idea about which months you might want to travel, the section below shows a detailed breakdown of the climate in Madison for each month so you can see if it all suits your wants and needs. Scroll down, or use the quick menu below to jump to your preferred month.
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Madison in January
- Average temperature: -8℃ (18℉)
- Average high temperature: -5℃ (24℉)
- Average low temperature: -12℃ (11℉)
- Average humidity: 88%
- Average sunny days: 27 days
- Average rainfall: 6mm (0") over 1 days
- Average snow days: 6 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Madison in January, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Madison in February
- Average temperature: -6℃ (21℉)
- Average high temperature: -3℃ (27℉)
- Average low temperature: -10℃ (15℉)
- Average humidity: 88%
- Average sunny days: 24 days
- Average rainfall: 7mm (0") over 1 days
- Average snow days: 5 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Madison in February, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Madison in March
- Average temperature: 1℃ (34℉)
- Average high temperature: 5℃ (42℉)
- Average low temperature: -3℃ (27℉)
- Average humidity: 80%
- Average sunny days: 25 days
- Average rainfall: 6mm (0") over 4 days
- Average snow days: 3 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Madison in March, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Madison in April
- Average temperature: 7℃ (45℉)
- Average high temperature: 12℃ (54℉)
- Average low temperature: 3℃ (37℉)
- Average humidity: 77%
- Average sunny days: 22 days
- Average rainfall: 12mm (0") over 6 days
- Average snow days: 1 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Madison in April, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Madison in May
- Average temperature: 14℃ (58℉)
- Average high temperature: 19℃ (66℉)
- Average low temperature: 9℃ (48℉)
- Average humidity: 80%
- Average sunny days: 21 days
- Average rainfall: 15mm (1") over 7 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Madison in May, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.
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Madison in June
- Average temperature: 19℃ (66℉)
- Average high temperature: 24℃ (75℉)
- Average low temperature: 14℃ (58℉)
- Average humidity: 83%
- Average sunny days: 21 days
- Average rainfall: 9mm (0") over 5 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Madison in June, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
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Madison in July
- Average temperature: 21℃ (70℉)
- Average high temperature: 26℃ (79℉)
- Average low temperature: 16℃ (61℉)
- Average humidity: 83%
- Average sunny days: 23 days
- Average rainfall: 9mm (0") over 5 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Madison in July, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
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Madison in August
- Average temperature: 20℃ (68℉)
- Average high temperature: 25℃ (78℉)
- Average low temperature: 15℃ (59℉)
- Average humidity: 82%
- Average sunny days: 23 days
- Average rainfall: 7mm (0") over 4 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Madison in August, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
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Madison in September
- Average temperature: 16℃ (61℉)
- Average high temperature: 22℃ (71℉)
- Average low temperature: 11℃ (52℉)
- Average humidity: 81%
- Average sunny days: 24 days
- Average rainfall: 11mm (0") over 4 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Madison in September, make sure you pack a coat or jumper for the evenings and some light clothes for the daytime.
Madison in October
- Average temperature: 10℃ (49℉)
- Average high temperature: 14℃ (57℉)
- Average low temperature: 5℃ (42℉)
- Average humidity: 77%
- Average sunny days: 25 days
- Average rainfall: 14mm (1") over 5 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Madison in October, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.
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Madison in November
- Average temperature: 2℃ (36℉)
- Average high temperature: 6℃ (43℉)
- Average low temperature: -1℃ (30℉)
- Average humidity: 78%
- Average sunny days: 25 days
- Average rainfall: 6mm (0") over 2 days
- Average snow days: 2 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Madison in November, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Madison in December
- Average temperature: -4℃ (26℉)
- Average high temperature: -1℃ (30℉)
- Average low temperature: -7℃ (20℉)
- Average humidity: 84%
- Average sunny days: 27 days
- Average rainfall: 6mm (0") over 2 days
- Average snow days: 5 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Madison in December, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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