Weather in Madison, Wisconsin, United States in May
In an average May, Madison sees a daily high around 67°F and a low around 46°F, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 67°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 56°F to 78°F |
| Average low | 46°F |
| Typical low range | 36°F to 57°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.10 in |
May records
The most extreme May on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total May accumulation.
High
Highest
90°F
2018-05-27
Lowest
43°F
1989-05-06
Low
Highest
70°F
2006-05-29
Lowest
22°F
1989-05-06
Feels-like
Highest
107°F
2018-05-27
Lowest
9°F
1989-05-06
Humidity
Highest
20.6 g/m³
2022-05-11
Lowest
3.4 g/m³
1989-05-06
Wind
Highest
37 mph
2003-05-11
Lowest
5 mph
2023-05-09
Precip
Wettest
9.68 in
2004
Driest
0.68 in
1981
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