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Madison weather in July

Average highs of 82°F, lows of 62°F and 4.5 in of rain, from 30 years of weather records.

July is Madison’s warmest month, with average highs of 82°F and lows of 62°F. That is 4° warmer than June, and 26° above the yearly average high.

Average high
82°F
Average low
62°F
Precipitation
4.5 in
Wet days
10
Sunrise · sunset
5:31 AM · 8:35 PM

July across the year

  1. 27°12°Jan
  2. 31°15°Feb
  3. 44°25°Mar
  4. 57°36°Apr
  5. 69°47°May
  6. 79°57°Jun
  7. 82°62°Jul
  8. 80°60°Aug
  9. 73°51°Sep
  10. 60°40°Oct
  11. 45°29°Nov
  12. 32°18°Dec

High and low Rain

What to wear in July

  • Warm days: shorts and T-shirts.
  • Pack an umbrella or rain jacket: rain or snow falls on about 10 days this month.

July is good for

What’s on in Madison in July

See all upcoming events and school days off.

Around Madison

Annie's Bed ^ Breakfast in Madison
Annie's Bed ^ Breakfast in MadisonCorey Coyle · CC BY 3.0
Carrie Pierce House, Pinckney Street and Gilman Street, Mansion Hill, Madison, WI
Carrie Pierce House, Pinckney Street and Gilman Street, Mansion Hill, Madison, WI - 52763402243w_lemay · CC BY-SA 2.0
21 North Park Street, Madison
21 North Park StreetCorey Coyle · CC BY 3.0

See Madison

A look around town before you go.

July compared with the months around it

MonthHighLowRain
June79°F57°F5.3 in
July82°F62°F4.5 in
August80°F60°F4.2 in

Planning a trip? See the best time to visit Madison and today’s forecast.

Questions

How hot does it get in Madison in July?

Average highs are 82°F and average lows 62°F, for a daily mean of 72°F. Individual days run hotter or colder than these 30-year averages.

Does it rain in Madison in July?

July averages 4.5 in of precipitation over about 10 days with at least 0.01 in. It is the 2nd wettest month of the year.

What time is sunset in Madison in July?

Around mid-July the sun rises about 5:31 AM and sets about 8:35 PM, for roughly 15.1 hours of daylight.

Is July a good time to visit Madison?

The mildest months for visiting are May, August, September. July is warm, with Fourth of July events.

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, Madison Dane Rgnl Ap station (5 mi from downtown). Sunrise and sunset are calculated for July 15 at the city’s coordinates.

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