Madison weather in August (Wisconsin, United States of America)

Will it be warm or cold in Madison this August? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

The month of August in Madison typically includes high temperatures and high rainfall. August is a notable month of the summer season. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 27°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 15°C.

Precipitation

Madison in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 120 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 11 days will see rain.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 272 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, May and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Madison, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 15°C  

Max Temperature 27°C  

Chance of Rain 37%  

Precipitation 120 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Humidity 73%  

Sunshine 272 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 62%  

Where to go in the United States of America in August

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

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

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

Swimming

9/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

Interested in more climate information?

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