Madison

Madison · United States · Madison

A capitol building sitting on an isthmus between two lakes, a farmers market that circles the whole square every Saturday in season, and a college-town energy that keeps the restaurant and brewery scene well ahead of the city's size.

The best time to visit Madison is Jun–Sep, when typical daytime highs reach about 27°C (81°F). Local time there is 07:14 (UTC-5).

Best time to go

Jun–Sep

Budget on the ground

$$ · mid-range

Nearest airport

MSN · Madison

Good for

landscape doing the heavy lifting eating extremely well an unhurried pace

In season

June July August September

The year at a glance

Light0 to 24h High-4 to 32°C25 to 90°F Rain0 to 120mm0 to 4.7in

June · high 79°F · rain 3.2in · 15.4h of daylight · in the recommended window

the dashed line is freezing · shaded columns are the recommended window

Madison month by month, the same numbers the figure draws
Month	High °CHigh °F	Rain mmRain in	Light	Notes
January	-2°C28°F	46mm1.8in	9.3h9.3h
February	-2°C29°F	47mm1.9in	10.5h10.5h
March	7°C44°F	73mm2.9in	11.8h11.8h
April	13°C55°F	83mm3.3in	13.3h13.3h
May	20°C68°F	103mm4.1in	14.6h14.6h
June	26°C79°F	81mm3.2in	15.4h15.4h	in the recommended window
July	28°C83°F	81mm3.2in	15.1h15.1h	in the recommended window
August	27°C81°F	72mm2.8in	13.9h13.9h	in the recommended window
September	23°C73°F	111mm4.4in	12.4h12.4h	in the recommended window
October	15°C58°F	88mm3.5in	10.9h10.9h
November	7°C45°F	51mm2.0in	9.6h9.6h
December	2°C36°F	49mm1.9in	9.0h9.0h

Good to know

Currency: USDUnited States dollar
Language: English
Plug: A, B · 120 V
Driving: on the right

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Prices are in USD, the same money as at home.

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Common questions

When is the best time to visit Madison?

The best time to visit Madison is Jun–Sep, when typical daytime highs reach about 27°C (81°F).

How warm does Madison get?

Typical daytime highs in Madison are Mar–May 13°C (56°F), Jun–Aug 27°C (81°F), Sep–Nov 15°C (59°F), Dec–Feb -1°C (31°F).

Is Madison expensive?

On the ground, Madison is mid-range.

What sort of trip is Madison good for?

Madison is good for landscape doing the heavy lifting, eating extremely well, an unhurried pace.