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Water temperature in Madison (WI) in May

Is it warm enough to swim in Madison in May? Average water temperature in Madison in May is 57.7°F and therefore is not suitable for comfortable swimming. The warmest water in Madison in May is 68°F, and the coldest is 41°F. To find out the water temperature today and in the coming days, go to Current water temperature in Madison

Changes water temperature in Madison in May 2025, 2024

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Day 2025 2024
May 155.4°F60.8°F
May 255.4°F59°F
May 353.6°F59°F
May 453.6°F59°F
May 555.4°F60.8°F
May 655.4°F60.8°F
May 755.4°F59°F
May 857.2°F59°F
May 959°F59°F
May 1059°F59°F
May 1160.8°F60.8°F
May 1260.8°F60.8°F
May 1364.4°F59°F
May 1466.2°F59°F
May 1564.4°F60.8°F
Day 2025 2024
May 1664.4°F62.6°F
May 1762.6°F64.4°F
May 1860.8°F66.2°F
May 1957.2°F66.2°F
May 2053.6°F68°F
May 2151.8°F68°F
May 2251.8°F66.2°F
May 2351.8°F62.6°F
May 2453.6°F66.2°F
May 2555.4°F64.4°F
May 2655.4°F64.4°F
May 2759°F62.6°F
May 2860.8°F60.8°F
May 2960.8°F60.8°F
May 3062.6°F60.8°F
May 3164.4°F62.6°F

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