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

What's the typical weather in Madison for October? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In October, Madison typically experiences moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 16°C. At night, they generally drop to 4°C.

Precipitation

Madison in October usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 76 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 11 days.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 175 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days May and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, November 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 October

Min Temperature 4°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Chance of Rain 36%  

Precipitation 76 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Humidity 72%  

Sunshine 175 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 59%  

Where to go in the United States of America in October

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?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

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

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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