Climate of Madison, Wisconsin, USA
Point-value climate at Madison (Wisconsin, United States of America). Population approximately 327,447.
Located in Wisconsin, United States of America, Madison has a strongly continental climate. Population approximately 327,447. Monthly average temperatures range from -8.4°C / 16.9°F in January to 22°C / 71.6°F in July, with rainfall varying from 29 mm / 1.1 in (February) to 104 mm / 4.1 in (August) — about 827 mm / 32.6 in across the year. Madison is the capital of Wisconsin. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Madison's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -8.4°C16.9°F | 30 mm1.2″ | Snowy |
| February | -5.5°C22.1°F | 29 mm1.1″ | Snowy |
| March | 0.5°C32.9°F | 56 mm2.2″ | Snowy |
| April | 7.3°C45.1°F | 81 mm3.2″ | — |
| May | 14.1°C57.4°F | 85 mm3.3″ | — |
| June | 19.4°C66.9°F | 99 mm3.9″ | — |
| July | 22°C71.6°F | 99 mm3.9″ | — |
| August | 20.9°C69.6°F | 104 mm4.1″ | — |
| September | 16.7°C62.1°F | 88 mm3.5″ | — |
| October | 10.3°C50.5°F | 58 mm2.3″ | — |
| November | 2.7°C36.9°F | 56 mm2.2″ | — |
| December | -4.5°C23.9°F | 42 mm1.7″ | Snowy |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Madison?
Madison does not have a clearly "sunny" season by our profile cutoffs — see the "warmest and driest months" fallback for the closest picks. Madison's warmest month is July at an average of 22°C / 71.6°F, and its driest month is February with about 29 mm / 1.1 in of rain.
What is the climate of Madison?
Madison, in Wisconsin, United States of America, has monthly average temperatures ranging from -8.4°C / 16.9°F in January to 22°C / 71.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is approximately 827 mm / 32.6 in, with the wettest month being August (104 mm / 4.1 in) and the driest February (29 mm / 1.1 in).
What is the average temperature in Madison in July?
The average temperature in Madison in July is 22°C / 71.6°F, with rainfall of about 99 mm / 3.9 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Madison?
The driest month in Madison is February, with about 29 mm / 1.1 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is -5.5°C / 22.1°F.
When is the wettest month in Madison?
The wettest month in Madison is August, with approximately 104 mm / 4.1 in of average monthly rainfall.