Average Monthly Sunshine in Madison (IN)

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Madison receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Madison varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 295 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 119 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2522 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Madison, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 9.8 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 4.0 hours.

Madison’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Madison enjoys an average of 2522 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Seville, Spain, enjoys an impressive 2920 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal destination even in winter.

In contrast, Brussels, UK, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

In Seoul, South Korea, there are approximately 2133 hours of sunshine per year, mostly during spring and autumn.

Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.

Other climate information

April, Madison’s wettest month, receives 81 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 19°C. During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 5°C.

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Madison Precipitation page.