The best time to visit Madison
Month-by-month climate averages for Madison, WI, so you can pick your dates on data rather than guesswork.
The most comfortable time to visit Madison is usually May, September and October, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 60-78°F range and the heaviest April rain is behind you.
Madison is warmest in July (highs near 81°F) and coldest in January (lows around 19°F), with roughly 35 inches of precipitation across the year and April the wettest month. The sweet spot for most visitors is May, September and October. Expect overnight frost in January, February, March and December.
These are long-run averages. For the actual days you are travelling, check the live Madison forecast — and note how much the models agree, because that tells you how much to trust it.
Madison weather by month
what to expect in Madison through the yearHere is Madison's typical weather in each month: the average daytime high and overnight low in °F, how each month feels, and the wettest month marked. Use it to plan any trip to Madison by season.