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Weather · May
Madison weather in May
Average highs of 69°F, lows of 47°F and 4.1 in of rain, from 30 years of weather records.
May is Madison’s 5th warmest month, with average highs of 69°F and lows of 47°F. That is 12° warmer than April, and 13° above the yearly average high.
- Average high
- 69°F
- Average low
- 47°F
- Precipitation
- 4.1 in
- Wet days
- 13
- Sunrise · sunset
- 5:34 AM · 8:13 PM
May across the year
High and low Rain
What to wear in May
- Mild days: dress in layers, with a light jacket or sweater for mornings and evenings.
- Pack an umbrella or rain jacket: rain or snow falls on about 13 days this month.
May is good for
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Questions
How hot does it get in Madison in May?
Average highs are 69°F and average lows 47°F, for a daily mean of 58°F. Individual days run hotter or colder than these 30-year averages.
Does it rain in Madison in May?
May averages 4.1 in of precipitation over about 13 days with at least 0.01 in. It is the 4th wettest month of the year.
What time is sunset in Madison in May?
Around mid-May the sun rises about 5:34 AM and sets about 8:13 PM, for roughly 14.6 hours of daylight.
Is May a good time to visit Madison?
Yes. May is one of the mildest months, with highs between 65°F and 85°F and little rain.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, Madison Dane Rgnl Ap station (5 mi from downtown). Sunrise and sunset are calculated for May 15 at the city’s coordinates.