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Weather · November
Madison weather in November
Average highs of 45°F, lows of 29°F and 2.2 in of rain, from 30 years of weather records.
November is Madison’s 8th warmest month, with average highs of 45°F and lows of 29°F. That is 15° cooler than October, and 12° below the yearly average high.
- Average high
- 45°F
- Average low
- 29°F
- Precipitation
- 2.2 in
- Wet days
- 10
- Snow
- 3.0 in
- Sunrise · sunset
- 6:50 AM · 4:34 PM
November across the year
High and low Rain
What to wear in November
- Cold days: a winter coat, hat and gloves.
- Freezing nights: expect frost on cars in the morning.
- Snow is likely (about 3 inches on average): waterproof boots help.
November is good for
What’s on in Madison in November
- Holiday Fantasy in Lights at Olin ParkSaturday, November 14 · Olin Park, on Lake Monona
- Zoo Lights at Henry Vilas ZooFriday, November 20 · Henry Vilas Zoo, Vilas neighborhood
- Dane County Farmers' Market Holiday MarketNovember 21 – December 19 · 7:30 a.m.-noon (until 1 p.m. on Dec. 5) · Monona Terrace Community & Convention Center, downtown
- North Pole Party and Tree Lighting at HilldaleSunday, November 22 · 3-6 p.m.; tree lighting 5:30 p.m. · Hilldale, West Side
- Birdie Derby 5K/10K (formerly the Berbee Derby)Thursday, November 26 · Kids Dash 8 a.m.; 10K 8:30 a.m.; 5K run 8:50 a.m.; 5K walk 9 a.m. · Fitchburg Business Park, Fitchburg
- Lakeview Lutheran Free Thanksgiving DinnerThursday, November 26 · Noon (doors open 11:50 a.m.); takeout after 1 p.m. · Lakeview Lutheran Church, North Side
- Madison Turkey Trot 5KThursday, November 26 · Kids Dash 8:15 a.m.; 5K 8:30 a.m. · Alliant Energy Center, south of downtown
- Small Business Saturday at HilldaleSaturday, November 28 · Hilldale, near the UW campus on the West Side
- Visit Santa at HilldaleNovember 28 – December 23 · Santa's cabin outside Paper Source, in front of Metcalfe's, Hilldale
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Questions
How hot does it get in Madison in November?
Average highs are 45°F and average lows 29°F, for a daily mean of 37°F. Individual days run hotter or colder than these 30-year averages.
Does it rain in Madison in November?
November averages 2.2 in of precipitation over about 10 days with at least 0.01 in. It is the 9th wettest month of the year.
Does it snow in Madison in November?
Yes, about 3.0 in of snow on average.
What time is sunset in Madison in November?
Around mid-November the sun rises about 6:50 AM and sets about 4:34 PM, for roughly 9.7 hours of daylight.
Is November a good time to visit Madison?
The mildest months for visiting are May, August, September. November is cold, with Halloween and Thanksgiving and Christmas lights events.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, Madison Dane Rgnl Ap station (5 mi from downtown). Sunrise and sunset are calculated for November 15 at the city’s coordinates.