Minneapolis Weather in May

What's the weather like in Minneapolis (Minnesota) in May 2024?

The climate in Minneapolis during May can be summarized as mild and a little damp.

May is in the spring in Minneapolis and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 8°C (47°F) is normal.

Minneapolis weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 21°C 69.8°F
Nightly temperature 8.2°C 46.8°F
Average temperature 14.6°C 58.3°F
Daily sunshine 10.1 hrs
Avg rainfall 85 mm 3.3 ins
Rainy days 11 days
Sea temperature 10°C 49.9°F
Humidity 61%
Windspeed 19.1kph 12 mph

On average May is the 4th wettest month of the year in Minneapolis with around 85mm 3.3 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 10.1 hours of sunshine per day.

May temperatures in Minneapolis

Minneapolis average temperature in May

May rainfall

Minneapolis average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Minneapolis average rain in May

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 May 2024.

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Minneapolis weather stats

Minneapolis weather statistics
Hottest month: July 28.3°C 82.9°F
Driest month: February 21mm 0.8ins
Sunniest month: July 12.1hrs
Coldest month: January -6.9°C 19.6°F
Wettest month: June 104mm 4.1ins
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