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Weather · April
Madison weather in April
Average highs of 57°F, lows of 36°F and 3.8 in of rain, from 30 years of weather records.
April is Madison’s 7th warmest month, with average highs of 57°F and lows of 36°F. That is 13° warmer than March, and 0° above the yearly average high.
- Average high
- 57°F
- Average low
- 36°F
- Precipitation
- 3.8 in
- Wet days
- 13
- Snow
- 2.6 in
- Sunrise · sunset
- 6:15 AM · 7:38 PM
April across the year
High and low Rain
What to wear in April
- Cool days: a warm jacket and long pants, plus layers for the swing between morning and afternoon.
- Pack an umbrella or rain jacket: rain or snow falls on about 13 days this month.
- Snow is likely (about 3 inches on average): waterproof boots help.
April is good for
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Questions
How hot does it get in Madison in April?
Average highs are 57°F and average lows 36°F, for a daily mean of 46°F. Individual days run hotter or colder than these 30-year averages.
Does it rain in Madison in April?
April averages 3.8 in of precipitation over about 13 days with at least 0.01 in. It is the 5th wettest month of the year.
Does it snow in Madison in April?
Yes, about 2.6 in of snow on average.
What time is sunset in Madison in April?
Around mid-April the sun rises about 6:15 AM and sets about 7:38 PM, for roughly 13.4 hours of daylight.
Is April a good time to visit Madison?
The mildest months for visiting are May, August, September. April is cool.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, Madison Dane Rgnl Ap station (5 mi from downtown). Sunrise and sunset are calculated for April 15 at the city’s coordinates.