Madison weather
At 8:00 PM local time it was cloudy and 19°C (66°F). Real rain for 6 hours (16.2 mm total) — consider moving outdoor plans. Best months for weather: Apr–Oct. Madison sits 217 m (712 ft) above sea level, which keeps it cooler than the coast. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Madison, Alabama, United States.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 100%
- Chance of rain
- 5%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Real rain for 6 hours (16.2 mm total) — consider moving outdoor plans
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Apr–OctOff season Dec–Feb
About Madison weather
Is it raining in Madison right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 19° right now. Real rain for 6 hours (16.2 mm total) — consider moving outdoor plans.
What’s the weather like in Madison this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 17–24° and lows of 12–18°. Rain is likely on 4 of 7 days (Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday). The driest day looks like Saturday.
Has it been raining in Madison lately?
Barely. The past 7 days were mostly dry, with 0.0 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Madison?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a warm layer for the evenings.
Madison weather by month
When is the best time to visit Madison?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Madison is Apr–Oct, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Dec–Feb tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 9°C (48°F) in January to 32°C (90°F) in August.
What is the rainiest month in Madison?
December is the wettest month, with about 151 mm (5.9 in) of rain on average. October is the driest, with about 93 mm (3.7 in).
What is the hottest month in Madison?
August is the warmest, with average highs of 32°C (90°F) and lows of 21°C (69°F). January is the coolest, with highs of 9°C (48°F) and lows of -1°C (30°F).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months