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Weather · October
Madison weather in October
Average highs of 60°F, lows of 40°F and 2.8 in of rain, from 30 years of weather records.
October is Madison’s 6th warmest month, with average highs of 60°F and lows of 40°F. That is 13° cooler than September, and 3° above the yearly average high.
- Average high
- 60°F
- Average low
- 40°F
- Precipitation
- 2.8 in
- Wet days
- 10
- Snow
- 0.60 in
- Sunrise · sunset
- 7:10 AM · 6:15 PM
October across the year
High and low Rain
What to wear in October
- 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 10 days this month.
October is good for
What’s on in Madison in October
See all upcoming events and school days off.
Around Madison
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Questions
How hot does it get in Madison in October?
Average highs are 60°F and average lows 40°F, for a daily mean of 50°F. Individual days run hotter or colder than these 30-year averages.
Does it rain in Madison in October?
October averages 2.8 in of precipitation over about 10 days with at least 0.01 in. It is the 7th wettest month of the year.
Does it snow in Madison in October?
Yes, about 0.60 in of snow on average.
What time is sunset in Madison in October?
Around mid-October the sun rises about 7:10 AM and sets about 6:15 PM, for roughly 11.1 hours of daylight.
Is October a good time to visit Madison?
The mildest months for visiting are May, August, September. October is cool, with Halloween events.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, Madison Dane Rgnl Ap station (5 mi from downtown). Sunrise and sunset are calculated for October 15 at the city’s coordinates.