Madison (WI) Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from comfortable to very cold in Madison. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 28°C (82°F) in July. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a very cold -3°C (27°F).

At night, temperatures range from around 17°C (63°F) in July to -12°C (10°F) in January.

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Temperature ranges by month

Madison has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1028 mm (40 in) of rain/snowfall annually. Madison can be quite wet during June, receiving approximately 142 mm (5.6 in) of precipitation over 13 rainy days.

In contrast, during the driest month (January), you will experience much drier conditions, with 36 mm (1.4 in) of precipitation spread across 9 snowy days. For more details, please visit our Madison Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

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.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

Daily percentage of sunshine

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Madison.

The city experiences its highest humidity in December, reaching 77%. In May, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 65%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year