Monthly climate guide
Madison weather in October
With highs near 15°C (59°F) and lows around 4°C (40°F), October feels mild in Madison. Rainfall averages about 93 mm (wet) and the sky is often cloudy. Daytime highs are 8°C cooler than September and 9°C warmer than November.
What stands out in October
- Madison is usually about 2°C cooler than Des Moines, 380 km away, in October.
- Afternoons and nights feel like different seasons, roughly 11°C apart.
- October brings mid-autumn to Madison.
- Temperatures are falling — expect highs around 9°C lower by November.
Avg high
15°C
59°F
Avg low
4°C
40°F
Rainfall
93 mm
wet
Humidity
79%
relative
Sky
62%
cloud · often cloudy
Madison weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -3°C / 26°F | -13°C / 9°F | 39 mm | 89% | 69% |
| February | -2°C / 29°F | -12°C / 11°F | 40 mm | 87% | 63% |
| March | 6°C / 43°F | -4°C / 25°F | 56 mm | 81% | 63% |
| April | 13°C / 55°F | 1°C / 34°F | 97 mm | 78% | 65% |
| May | 20°C / 68°F | 8°C / 47°F | 113 mm | 79% | 64% |
| June | 25°C / 77°F | 14°C / 58°F | 139 mm | 78% | 58% |
| July | 28°C / 82°F | 17°C / 63°F | 102 mm | 77% | 48% |
| August | 27°C / 80°F | 16°C / 61°F | 103 mm | 76% | 52% |
| September | 23°C / 73°F | 12°C / 53°F | 105 mm | 77% | 49% |
| October | 15°C / 59°F | 4°C / 40°F | 93 mm | 79% | 62% |
| November | 6°C / 43°F | -3°C / 27°F | 58 mm | 83% | 65% |
| December | 0°C / 32°F | -7°C / 19°F | 50 mm | 88% | 73% |
What to pack for October
- A warm sweater or fleece for layering
- A mid-weight jacket
- A compact umbrella or packable rain jacket
- Water-resistant shoes
Is October a good time to visit Madison?
Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.
Best time to visit Madison →Other United States cities in October
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Madison in October: quick answers
Is October a good time to visit Madison?
October is one of the wetter months in Madison, with about 93 mm of rain. You can still go: pack a rain jacket and keep plans flexible.
How warm is Madison in October?
Average highs are about 15°C (59°F) and average lows about 4°C (40°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Madison in October?
Madison typically gets around 93 mm of rain in October — wet.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Madison (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.