Madison weather in October
October in Madison: cool, rainy, with clean air — a great time to visit.
#7 of 12 months in Madison · #614 of 897 destinations to visit in October · comfort 72/100 (tier B)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Madison climate normals — October
| Daytime high | 15°C / 59°F | 🙂 cool |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 7°C / 44°F | |
| Rainfall | 87 mm / 3.4 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 11 days | |
| Humidity | 70% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 5°C / 41°F | |
| Sunshine | 7.1 h/day | |
| Daylight | 11 h | |
| Wind | 19 km/h / 12 mph | |
| Snowfall | 2.7 cm / 1.1 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 31 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Madison in October — FAQ
- Is October a good time to visit Madison?
- October in Madison: cool, rainy, with clean air — a great time to visit. It ranks #7 of 12 months for Madison on SeasonMap's comfort score (72/100).
- What is the weather like in Madison in October?
- In October, Madison averages a daily high of 15°C and a low of 6.9°C, with about 86.6 mm of rain over roughly 11.4 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Madison in October?
- Madison has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 31 in October.
- Does it snow in Madison in October?
- Madison sees roughly 2.7 cm of snowfall in October.