Madison, WI Weather
Madison hourly forecast: next 24 hours
Today's high of 84°F (29°C) is about 4°F (2°C) above the typical August high of 80°F (26°C).
Current conditions in detail
Madison weather tomorrow (Tuesday, August 18)
Tomorrow in Madison looks light rain, with a high of 52° and an overnight low of 45°. There is a 95% chance of rain - plan accordingly. Winds top out near 22 mph, and the UV index reaches 8 (high).
Madison 14-day forecast
About the weather in Madison
Located in Wisconsin, United States, Madison experiences a humid continental climate with warm summers and cold, often snowy winters. Afternoon temperatures peak near 81°F (27°C) in July and dip to about 28°F (-2°C) in January, with around 36.7 inches (932 mm) of precipitation falling across the year.
Madison weather: quick facts
- Hottest month: July - highs near 81°F (27°C)
- Coldest month: January - highs near 28°F (-2°C)
- Record high: 97°F (36°C) · Record low: -28°F (-33°C) (2015–2024)
- Wettest month: May (13 rainy days) · Sunniest: July (12.3 h sun/day)
- Climate type: humid continental - warm summers and cold, often snowy winters
- Snow: about 21 days a year
Temperatures through the year
The warmest stretch of the year centers on July. Highs average 81°F (27°C) and overnight lows stay near 65°F (18°C). The coolest month is January, with typical highs of 28°F (-2°C) and lows around 14°F (-10°C). Based on 2015–2024 weather data, temperatures have reached as high as 97°F (36°C) and dropped as low as -28°F (-33°C).
Rain, sun and snow
May is usually the wettest month. It brings about 4.2 inches (106 mm) of rain over 13 days, while February is the driest. July brings the most sunshine, averaging 12.3 hours of sun a day. Snow falls on about 21 days in a typical year, mostly from November through April.
Season by season
Spring (March through May)
Spring in Madison is crisp but comfortable, with daytime highs averaging 56°F (13°C) and nights around 38°F (3°C); expect showers on roughly 34 days across the season, plus around 5 snowy days.
Summer (June through August)
Summer in Madison is mild and warm, with daytime highs averaging 80°F (27°C) and nights around 63°F (17°C); expect showers on roughly 32 days across the season.
Fall (September through November)
Fall in Madison is crisp but comfortable, with daytime highs averaging 60°F (15°C) and nights around 45°F (7°C); expect showers on roughly 28 days across the season, plus around 2 snowy days.
Winter (December through February)
Winter in Madison brings deep cold, with daytime highs averaging 32°F (0°C) and nights around 17°F (-9°C); expect showers on roughly 23 days across the season, plus around 13 snowy days. Wind makes those temperatures feel harsher than they sound - pair the forecast winds with the wind speed converter to judge conditions on exposed skin.
Average temperatures in Madison by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28° | 14° | 9 | 1.8 in | 5.2 h/day | 77% |
| February | 32° | 14° | 6 | 1.6 in | 7.1 h/day | 72% |
| March | 45° | 27° | 10 | 2.9 in | 7.9 h/day | 68% |
| April | 55° | 37° | 12 | 3.7 in | 8.6 h/day | 66% |
| May | 68° | 50° | 13 | 4.2 in | 9.8 h/day | 69% |
| June | 78° | 61° | 11 | 4.1 in | 11.4 h/day | 68% |
| July | 81° | 65° | 10 | 3.6 in | 12.3 h/day | 71% |
| August | 80° | 64° | 11 | 3.3 in | 11.2 h/day | 72% |
| September | 74° | 58° | 10 | 3.9 in | 9.5 h/day | 73% |
| October | 60° | 45° | 10 | 3.3 in | 7.1 h/day | 71% |
| November | 46° | 32° | 8 | 2.3 in | 6.1 h/day | 71% |
| December | 35° | 22° | 8 | 2.1 in | 4.9 h/day | 75% |