The climate in Minneapolis during October can be summarized as mild and reasonably dry.
October is in the fall / autumn in Minneapolis and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.
Daytime temperature | 21°C 69.7°F |
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Nightly temperature | 7.1°C 44.7°F |
Average temperature | 14°C 57.2°F |
Daily sunshine | 8.2 hrs |
Avg rainfall | 53 mm 2.1 ins |
Rainy days | 6 days |
Sea temperature | 16.5°C 61.7°F |
Humidity | 64% |
Windspeed | 19.4kph 12 mph |
On average October is the 6th 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.
The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Minneapolis in October 2025.
Best places to visit in October
Hottest month: | July | 33.7°C 92.7°F |
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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 |