Madison (WI) Climate by Month
The temperature in Madison can vary greatly throughout the year.
The temperatures shift from warm
to very cold.
It also experiences much rain/snowfall throughout the year.
Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.
Average day and night temperature
Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from comfortable to very cold in Madison. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 28°C in July. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a very cold -3°C. At night, expect cooler temperatures, averaging -12°C during this month.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
Madison has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1028 mm of rain/snowfall annually. Madison can be quite wet during June, receiving approximately 142 mm of precipitation over 13 rainy days. In contrast January, experiences much drier conditions, with 36 mm of snowfall, spread across 9 snowy days.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
Madison can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 10.3 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 3.6 hours of sunlight per day.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is moderate throughout the year in Madison.
Relative humidity over the year
The best time of year to visit Madison in the United States of America
During the months of May, June and September you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
The coldest season / winter is in the following months: January, February and December.
July has an average maximum temperature of 28°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of -3°C.
June tops the wettest month list with 142 mm of rainfall.
January is the driest month with 36 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 308 hours of sunshine.
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