Best time to visit Minneapolis
The best months to visit Minneapolis are September, June and August, based on month-by-month temperature and rainfall data. The full year of weather, daylight, holidays, and festival timing is below.
September, June and August score best for Minneapolis weather:
- June26° / 16°CWarm, long-lit days with the year's heaviest (brief) downpours — swim beaches open, patios full.
- August26° / 17°CHigh summer sliding into State Fair season — the Great Minnesota Get-Together starts late month and eats the whole metro's attention.
- September22° / 12°CThe best month — warm days, crisp nights, State Fair through Labor Day, and the first maples turning.
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By TripSapien Research · Updated May 20, 2026
Minneapolis weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain (mm) | Rainy days | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -5° | -13° | 25 | 11 | 9h |
| February | -3° | -12° | 28 | 9 | 10h |
| March | 5° | -4° | 54 | 12 | 11h |
| April | 13° | 3° | 84 | 16 | 13h |
| May | 20° | 10° | 104 | 17 | 14h |
| JuneBest weather | 26° | 16° | 102 | 17 | 15h |
| July | 28° | 18° | 88 | 16 | 16h |
| AugustBest weather | 26° | 17° | 102 | 15 | 15h |
| SeptemberBest weather | 22° | 12° | 85 | 13 | 13h |
| October | 14° | 5° | 69 | 13 | 12h |
| November | 5° | -2° | 43 | 10 | 10h |
| December | -2° | -9° | 37 | 11 | 9h |
Temperatures in °C. Long-term monthly averages.
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Minneapolis month by month
January
Minneapolis in January: -5.1°C high, -13.1°C low, 25.1mm rain over 11 days, 9.2h daylight. Cold and clearer — short daylight but skies open.
February
Minneapolis in February: -2.8°C high, -11.6°C low, 27.8mm rain over 9 days, 9.8h daylight. Cold and clearer — short daylight but skies open.
March
Minneapolis in March: 4.7°C high, -4.2°C low, 54mm rain over 12 days, 11.2h daylight. Cold and clearer — short daylight but skies open.
April
Minneapolis in April: 12.8°C high, 2.8°C low, 83.8mm rain over 16 days, 12.8h daylight. Mild but rainy — flexible plans pay off.
May
Minneapolis in May: 20.1°C high, 9.9°C low, 104.1mm rain over 17 days, 14.3h daylight. Mild but rainy — flexible plans pay off.
JuneBest weather
Minneapolis in June: 25.6°C high, 16°C low, 101.9mm rain over 17 days, 15.4h daylight. Mild but rainy — flexible plans pay off.
July
Minneapolis in July: 28°C high, 18.2°C low, 87.6mm rain over 16 days, 15.6h daylight. Hot and rainy — afternoon storms, plan indoor afternoons.
AugustBest weather
Minneapolis in August: 26.4°C high, 16.8°C low, 101.9mm rain over 15 days, 14.7h daylight. Mild but rainy — flexible plans pay off.
SeptemberBest weather
Minneapolis in September: 22.4°C high, 12.4°C low, 84.7mm rain over 13 days, 13.2h daylight. Mild but rainy — flexible plans pay off.
October
Minneapolis in October: 14.1°C high, 5.3°C low, 68.9mm rain over 13 days, 11.7h daylight. Mild but rainy — flexible plans pay off.
November
Minneapolis in November: 5.4°C high, -2.2°C low, 43.4mm rain over 10 days, 10.1h daylight. Cold and clearer — short daylight but skies open.
December
Minneapolis in December: -2.2°C high, -9.4°C low, 37.4mm rain over 11 days, 9h daylight. Cold and clearer — short daylight but skies open.
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