When is the best time to go to Brainerd

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Brainerd, United States. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Brainerd weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Brainerd are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Brainerd January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
-6°C 23mm 5hrs 10.2hrs

Brainerd's weather in January is typically very cold and dry in nature.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Brainerd for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

January is in the winter in Brainerd and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -7°C (19°F), whilst at night -20°C (-5°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Brainerd with around 23mm 0.9 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Brainerd February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
-3°C 16mm 6.2hrs 11.4hrs

February in Brainerd is generally dry with the temperature being cold.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Brainerd for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

February is in the winter in Brainerd and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -3°C (27°F), whilst at night -17°C (2°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Brainerd with around 16mm 0.6 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Brainerd March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
4°C 40mm 7hrs 12.9hrs

The weather in March in Brainerd is characteristically cold and reasonably dry.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Brainerd for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

March is in the spring in Brainerd and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 4°C (39°F), whilst at night -9°C (16°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Brainerd with around 40mm 1.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

Brainerd April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
12°C 60mm 8.4hrs 14.6hrs

Brainerd's weather in April is typically cool and reasonably dry in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Brainerd.

April is in the spring in Brainerd and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (56°F), whilst at night -1°C (30°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Brainerd with around 60mm 2.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

Brainerd May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 80mm 9.7hrs 16.1hrs

May is a a little damp month in Brainerd and the temperature is generally mild.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Brainerd, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

May is in the spring in Brainerd and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 6°C (42°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Brainerd with around 80mm 3.2 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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June

Brainerd June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 107mm 10.7hrs 10.2hrs

The weather in June in Brainerd is characteristically warm and damp.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Brainerd.

June is in the summer in Brainerd and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 26°C (78°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Brainerd with around 107mm 4.2 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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July

Brainerd July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 92mm 11.6hrs 11.4hrs

July in Brainerd is generally a little damp with the temperature being warm.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Brainerd, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

July is in the summer in Brainerd and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 28°C (83°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Brainerd with around 92mm 3.6 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 11.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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August

Brainerd August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 92mm 10.1hrs 12.9hrs

The weather in August in Brainerd is characteristically warm and a little damp.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Brainerd, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

August is in the summer in Brainerd and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Brainerd with around 92mm 3.6 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Brainerd weather in August »

September

Brainerd September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 80mm 7.7hrs 14.6hrs

Brainerd's weather in September is typically mild and a little damp in nature.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Brainerd, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

September is in the fall / autumn in Brainerd and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Brainerd with around 80mm 3.2 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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October

Brainerd October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
13°C 60mm 5.8hrs 16.1hrs

October is a reasonably dry month in Brainerd and the temperature is generally cool.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Brainerd.

October is in the fall / autumn in Brainerd and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (59°F), whilst at night 2°C (35°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Brainerd with around 60mm 2.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Brainerd weather in October »

November

Brainerd November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
4°C 36mm 3.9hrs 10.2hrs

The weather in November in Brainerd is characteristically cold and reasonably dry.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Brainerd for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

November is in the fall / autumn in Brainerd and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 4°C (39°F), whilst at night -6°C (21°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Brainerd with around 36mm 1.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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December

Brainerd December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
-4°C 22mm 3.8hrs 11.4hrs

December in Brainerd is generally dry with the temperature being very cold.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Brainerd for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

December is in the winter in Brainerd and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -5°C (24°F), whilst at night -16°C (4°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Brainerd with around 22mm 0.9 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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