Best time to visit Madison, IN

A month-by-month travel weather guide based on NOAA 30-year climate normals.

The most comfortable travel window in Madison runs from August through October — 3 months of pleasant temperatures and modest rainfall.

January Cold
High
42.2°F
Low
23.8°F
Precip
3.47 in

Winter weather. Plan around weather; good for snow sports if applicable.

Daylight ≈ 9h 34m

February Cool
High
46.5°F
Low
24.8°F
Precip
3.15 in

Mild but on the chilly side. Pack a jacket; great for hiking and city walks.

Daylight ≈ 10h 33m

March Cool
High
56.6°F
Low
32.9°F
Precip
4.47 in

Mild but on the chilly side. Pack a jacket; great for hiking and city walks.

Daylight ≈ 11h 44m

April Wet
High
68.2°F
Low
43.0°F
Precip
5.54 in

Frequent rain. Bring waterproof gear; outdoor plans need flexibility.

Daylight ≈ 13h 1m

May Wet
High
76.6°F
Low
53.8°F
Precip
5.37 in

Frequent rain. Bring waterproof gear; outdoor plans need flexibility.

Daylight ≈ 14h 7m

June Good
High
84.2°F
Low
62.4°F
Precip
4.97 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 14h 40m

July Hot
High
88.0°F
Low
66.1°F
Precip
4.81 in

Summer heat. Avoid midday exertion; aim for morning and evening activities.

Daylight ≈ 14h 28m

August Good
High
87.0°F
Low
65.0°F
Precip
4.23 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 13h 31m

September Good
High
81.4°F
Low
57.9°F
Precip
3.53 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 12h 14m

October Good
High
69.8°F
Low
46.1°F
Precip
3.63 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 10h 58m

November Cool
High
57.0°F
Low
35.3°F
Precip
3.61 in

Mild but on the chilly side. Pack a jacket; great for hiking and city walks.

Daylight ≈ 9h 51m

December Cool
High
46.5°F
Low
28.9°F
Precip
4.20 in

Mild but on the chilly side. Pack a jacket; great for hiking and city walks.

Daylight ≈ 9h 18m

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