Madison weather in May (Indiana, United States of America)

Wondering what the weather is like in Madison during May? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

Typically, May in Madison includes high temperatures and high rainfall. Expect temperatures to climb to 24°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to 12°C.

Precipitation

Madison in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 122 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 14 days of rain.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 266 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. May, June, July, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Madison climate page with graphs.

 

Madison, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 24°C  

Chance of Rain 47%  

Precipitation 122 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 67% *  

Sunshine 266 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 60% *  

* Data from: Louisville, the United States of America (62 KM, 39 Miles).

Where to go in the United States of America in May

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Madison, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

9/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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