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Madison weather in September

Average highs of 73°F, lows of 51°F and 3.4 in of rain, from 30 years of weather records.

September is Madison’s 4th warmest month, with average highs of 73°F and lows of 51°F. That is 7° cooler than August, and 16° above the yearly average high.

Average high
73°F
Average low
51°F
Precipitation
3.4 in
Wet days
9
Sunrise · sunset
6:36 AM · 7:09 PM

September 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 September

  • 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 9 days this month.

September is good for

What’s on in Madison in September

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Around Madison

Sunset Over Madison
Sunset Over Madison (2)Corey Coyle · CC BY 3.0
Downtown Madison
Downtown Madison (1)Corey Coyle · CC BY 3.0
James Madison Park and Lake Mendota in Madison, Wisconsin
Madison August 2022 031 (James Madison Park and Lake Mendota)Michael Barera · CC BY-SA 4.0

See Madison

A look around town before you go.

September compared with the months around it

MonthHighLowRain
August80°F60°F4.2 in
September73°F51°F3.4 in
October60°F40°F2.8 in

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

Questions

How hot does it get in Madison in September?

Average highs are 73°F and average lows 51°F, for a daily mean of 62°F. Individual days run hotter or colder than these 30-year averages.

Does it rain in Madison in September?

September averages 3.4 in of precipitation over about 9 days with at least 0.01 in. It is the 6th wettest month of the year.

What time is sunset in Madison in September?

Around mid-September the sun rises about 6:36 AM and sets about 7:09 PM, for roughly 12.5 hours of daylight.

Is September a good time to visit Madison?

Yes. September 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 September 15 at the city’s coordinates.

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