When is the best time to go to Minneapolis
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Minneapolis, 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.
Average temperatures in Minneapolis
Minneapolis weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Minneapolis 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
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3°C | 17mm | 6.9hrs | 10.8hrs |
Cold and dry weather often prevails in Minneapolis during the month of January
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 Minneapolis.
January is in the winter in Minneapolis and is typically the 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 January is the driest month of the year in Minneapolis with around 17mm 0.6 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.9 hours of sunshine per day.
Minneapolis weather in January »
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6°C | 20mm | 7.3hrs | 11.7hrs |
February in Minneapolis is generally dry with the temperature being cool.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Minneapolis.
February is in the winter in Minneapolis and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 7°C (45°F), whilst at night -6°C (21°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Minneapolis with around 20mm 0.8 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.3 hours of sunshine per day.
Minneapolis weather in February »
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12°C | 49mm | 8hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in March in Minneapolis is characteristically cool and reasonably dry.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Minneapolis.
March is in the spring in Minneapolis and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (56°F), whilst at night -0°C (32°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Minneapolis with around 49mm 1.9 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 8 hours of sunshine per day.
Minneapolis weather in March »
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18°C | 52mm | 9.4hrs | 14.1hrs |
Minneapolis's weather in April is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Minneapolis, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
April is in the spring in Minneapolis and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 6°C (42°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Minneapolis with around 52mm 2.1 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 9.4 hours of sunshine per day.
Minneapolis weather in April »
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22°C | 112mm | 10.3hrs | 15.3hrs |
May is a damp month in Minneapolis and the temperature is generally warm.
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 Minneapolis.
May is in the spring in Minneapolis and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Minneapolis with around 112mm 4.4 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 10.3 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 102mm | 11.7hrs | 10.8hrs |
The weather in June in Minneapolis is characteristically hot and damp.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Minneapolis for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
June is in the summer in Minneapolis and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 17°C (63°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Minneapolis with around 102mm 4 inches of rain making it a 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 11.7 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31°C | 105mm | 12.2hrs | 11.7hrs |
July in Minneapolis is generally damp with the temperature being hot.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Minneapolis for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
July is in the summer in Minneapolis and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 34°C (93°F), whilst at night 20°C (69°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Minneapolis with around 105mm 4.1 inches of rain making it a damp 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 12.2 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29°C | 81mm | 11hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in August in Minneapolis is characteristically hot and a little damp.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Minneapolis.
August is in the summer in Minneapolis and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 33°C (91°F), whilst at night 19°C (66°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Minneapolis with around 81mm 3.2 inches of rain making it a a little damp 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 11 hours of sunshine per day.
Minneapolis weather in August »
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24°C | 73mm | 9.2hrs | 14.1hrs |
Minneapolis's weather in September is typically warm and reasonably dry in nature.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Minneapolis, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
September is in the fall / autumn in Minneapolis and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Minneapolis with around 73mm 2.9 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 9.2 hours of sunshine per day.
Minneapolis weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19°C | 53mm | 8.2hrs | 15.3hrs |
October is a reasonably dry month in Minneapolis and the temperature is generally mild.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Minneapolis, with some very good weather at this time of year.
October is in the fall / autumn in Minneapolis and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Minneapolis with around 53mm 2.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.2 hours of sunshine per day.
Minneapolis weather in October »
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11°C | 30mm | 6.5hrs | 10.8hrs |
Cool and dry weather often prevails in Minneapolis during the month of November
It is perhaps a good month to visit Minneapolis, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
November is in the fall / autumn in Minneapolis and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (54°F), whilst at night -0°C (32°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Minneapolis with around 30mm 1.2 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.5 hours of sunshine per day.
Minneapolis weather in November »
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5°C | 21mm | 6.1hrs | 11.7hrs |
December in Minneapolis is generally dry with the temperature being cold.
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 Minneapolis.
December is in the winter in Minneapolis and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 6°C (42°F), whilst at night -6°C (21°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Minneapolis with around 21mm 0.8 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.1 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Minneapolis weather stats
| Hottest month: | July | 33.7°C 92.7°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | January | 17mm 0.7ins |
| Sunniest month: | July | 12.2hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 3.4°C 38.1°F |
| Wettest month: | May | 112mm 4.4ins |
| Warmest sea: | August | 20.7°C 69.3°F |
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