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As one of the few cities in the world built upon an isthmus, Madison is uniquely situated between two glacial lakes and is literally surrounded by natural beauty. Five area lakes, more than 260 city parks and over 120-miles of shared use biking and walking trails are open year-round for a wide range of outdoor activities. Madison boasts a multi-million dollar performing arts center, excellent live music venues, resident theater groups and literally a mile of museums. No trip would be complete without experiencing the boutique shops and dozens of locally owned restaurants that line State Street û the heart of Madison. Skip to Best Time to Visit. Visitor Information. View Map.

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Chris Botti at Orpheum Theater

things to do on a rainy day in Madison, WI

Jul 18, 2024 (Thursday) Concert event in Madison, WI USA

Chris Botti July 18, 2024 at Orpheum Theater in Madison, WI 8:00PM

Cloud Nothings at High Noon Saloon

Next Month, Jun 06, 2024 (Thursday) Concert event in Madison, WI USA

Cloud Nothings June 06, 2024 at High Noon Saloon in Madison, WI 8:30PM

Club 90's presents Midnight Memories: 1D night

Memorial Day Weekend, May 25, 2024 (Saturday) Concert event in Madison, WI USA

Club 90's presents Midnight Memories: 1D night May 25, 2024 at Majestic Theatre in Madison, WI 9:00PM

CMT On Tour Presents: Mickey Guyton at Majestic Theatre

Oct 22, 2024 (Tuesday) Concert event in Madison, WI USA

CMT On Tour Presents: Mickey Guyton October 22, 2024 at Majestic Theatre in Madison, WI 7:30PM

Cobi at High Noon Saloon

Next Month, Jun 12, 2024 (Wednesday) Concert event in Madison, WI USA

Cobi June 12, 2024 at High Noon Saloon in Madison, WI 7:30PM

Cold War Kids - 20 Years Tour at The Sylvee

Oct 24, 2024 (Thursday) Concert event in Madison, WI USA

Cold War Kids - 20 Years Tour October 24, 2024 at The Sylvee in Madison, WI 8:00PM

Cosmic Charlie at High Noon Saloon

Juneteenth, Jun 19, 2024 (Wednesday) Concert event in Madison, WI USA

Cosmic Charlie June 19, 2024 at High Noon Saloon in Madison, WI 7:30PM

Dada at High Noon Saloon

Next Month, Jun 13, 2024 (Thursday) Concert event in Madison, WI USA

Dada June 13, 2024 at High Noon Saloon in Madison, WI 8:00PM

Dale Watson and His Lone Stars at High Noon Saloon

Jul 24, 2024 (Wednesday) Concert event in Madison, WI USA

Dale Watson and His Lone Stars July 24, 2024 at High Noon Saloon in Madison, WI 7:30PM

Dane Cook: Fresh New Flavor at Orpheum Theater

Nov 08, 2024 (Friday) Theater event in Madison, WI USA

Dane Cook: Fresh New Flavor November 08, 2024 at Orpheum Theater in Madison, WI 7:30PM

Danielle Nicole Band at High Noon Saloon

Next Month, Jun 22, 2024 (Saturday) Concert event in Madison, WI USA

Danielle Nicole Band June 22, 2024 at High Noon Saloon in Madison, WI 8:00PM

Dead/Awake - The Faith Hills Have Eyes - XAETO - H1Z1

Aug 17, 2024 (Saturday) Concert event in Madison, WI USA

Dead/Awake - The Faith Hills Have Eyes - XAETO - H1Z1 August 17, 2024 at High Noon Saloon in Madison, WI 8:00PM

Destroy Boys at Majestic Theatre

Jul 28, 2024 (Sunday) Concert event in Madison, WI USA

Destroy Boys July 28, 2024 at Majestic Theatre in Madison, WI 7:00PM

DISPATCH - AMPlifying Democracy at The Sylvee

Oct 09, 2024 (Wednesday) Concert event in Madison, WI USA

DISPATCH - AMPlifying Democracy October 09, 2024 at The Sylvee in Madison, WI 8:00PM

Drive-By Truckers - Southern Rock Opera Revisited 2024

Oct 27, 2024 (Sunday) Concert event in Madison, WI USA

Drive-By Truckers - Southern Rock Opera Revisited 2024 October 27, 2024 at The Sylvee in Madison, WI 8:00PM

Dub Foundation & Something To Do at High Noon Saloon

Next Month, Jun 21, 2024 (Friday) Concert event in Madison, WI USA

Dub Foundation & Something To Do June 21, 2024 at High Noon Saloon in Madison, WI 9:00PM

Emo Night LIVE! w/ Star 67 at High Noon Saloon

Next Month, Jun 01, 2024 (Saturday) Concert event in Madison, WI USA

Emo Night LIVE! w/ Star 67 June 01, 2024 at High Noon Saloon in Madison, WI 8:00PM

Evan Honer North America 2024 Nowhere Fast Tour

Sep 28, 2024 (Saturday) Concert event in Madison, WI USA

Evan Honer North America 2024 Nowhere Fast Tour September 28, 2024 at Majestic Theatre in Madison, WI 8:00PM

Frogleg at High Noon Saloon

Mothers Day Weekend, May 11, 2024 (Saturday) Concert event in Madison, WI USA

Frogleg May 11, 2024 at High Noon Saloon in Madison, WI 11:45PM

From Ashes To New - The Blackout Tour Pt. 2 at The Sylvee

This Month, May 21, 2024 (Tuesday) Concert event in Madison, WI USA

From Ashes To New - The Blackout Tour Pt. 2 May 21, 2024 at The Sylvee in Madison, WI 6:00PM

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Best Time to Visit Madison

The best time to visit Wisconsin is in the summer and fall. Summer temperatures are mild with averages in the mid 60's and highs in the upper 70's. Nights are cool with lows in the mid 50's. Fall temperatures are cold with averages in the low 40's and highs in the low 50's. Fall nights are cold with lows in the low 30's.

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Monthly Temperatures in Madison


Month	Low	Avg	High

January	9.3 F°	17.3 F°	25.2 F°

February	14.3 F°	22.6 F°	30.8 F°

March	24.6 F°	33.7 F°	42.8 F°

April	35.2 F°	45.9 F°	56.6 F°

May	46.0 F°	57.7 F°	69.4 F°

June	55.7 F°	67.0 F°	78.3 F°

July	61.0 F°	71.6 F°	82.1 F°

August	58.7 F°	69.1 F°	79.4 F°

September	49.9 F°	60.7 F°	71.4 F°

October	38.9 F°	49.3 F°	59.6 F°

November	27.7 F°	35.5 F°	43.3 F°

December	15.8 F°	23.0 F°	30.2 F°