Madison
Why choose Madison, WI?
Our capital city sits upon an isthmus between lakes Monona and Mendota, which means our vibrant downtown is surrounded by stunning scenery. It’s a place where visitors get all the beauty plus the perks of a city.
Madison features more than 12,000 rooms and 400,000 sq. ft. of meeting space available to accommodate a wide variety of events. Madison has hosted environmental, educational, engineering, agri-business, sporting, biotechnology and medical groups including World Dairy Expo, IRONMAN Wisconsin and the CrossFit Games.
Walkable. Sustainable. Memorable Madison.
Our capital city sits upon an isthmus between lakes Monona and Mendota, which means our vibrant downtown is surrounded by stunning scenery. It’s a place where visitors get all the beauty plus the perks of a city.
Madison features more than 12,000 rooms and 400,000 sq. ft. of meeting space available to accommodate a wide variety of events. Madison has hosted environmental, educational, engineering, agri-business, sporting, biotechnology and medical groups including World Dairy Expo, IRONMAN Wisconsin and the CrossFit Games.
Walkable. Sustainable. Memorable Madison.
Weather and Seasonality
Madison experiences a four-season, humid continental climate. The city's warmest month tends to be July, with an average temperature high of 84°F and average low of 58°F. January tends to be the city's coldest month, with an average temperature high of 27°F and average low of 5°F.
Madison experiences an average of 36 inches of annual precipitation, with the most (4.6 inches) falling in June. The city experiences moderate to occasionally heavy snowfall, with an annual average of 44 inches. The best time to visit Madison is in the spring and fall months, which bring mild, pleasant temperatures and minimal precipitation.
Madison experiences an average of 36 inches of annual precipitation, with the most (4.6 inches) falling in June. The city experiences moderate to occasionally heavy snowfall, with an annual average of 44 inches. The best time to visit Madison is in the spring and fall months, which bring mild, pleasant temperatures and minimal precipitation.
| Month | High/Low °F | Seasonality |
|---|---|---|
| January | 26°/8° | Low |
| February | 31°/12° | Low |
| March | 42°/23° | Low |
| April | 58°/35° | Low |
| May | 70°/45° | Medium |
| June | 79°/55° | Medium |
| July | 83°/60° | High |
| August | 81°/57° | High |
| September | 72°/49° | Medium |
| October | 61°/38° | Medium |
| November | 44°/27° | Low |
| December | 31°/14° | Low |