Historical weather data, all-time temperature records, and monthly climate averages for Madison, MS. Explore typical weather conditions by week for trip planning, and see how today compares to the historical record.
April 5th in Madison is a mild, mostly dry day historically — expect highs around 73° and lows near 50°, with only a 20% shot at rain. The date has seen wild swings over 75 years, from a brutal 28° freeze in 1987 to this year's scorching 90°. Spring is well underway, but the temperature range on this date alone tells you Mississippi weather keeps its options open.
Madison has seen the full extremes of Deep South weather, from a punishing 107° on August 30, 2000 to a bone-chilling 2° on January 20, 1985. The wettest single day on record — 7.38 inches on April 6, 2003 — is a reminder that spring storms here don't mess around.
Madison runs hot for a long stretch, with average highs in the low 90s from June through August and a peak week of 93° in mid-July. If you're looking to avoid the heat, January and February are your best bet, with highs only reaching the upper 50s to low 60s. Spring is the wettest season, especially mid-April, so pack accordingly if you're visiting then.