Minneapolis Weather in October

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

The climate in Minneapolis during October can be summarized as cool 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 a cool 15°C (59°F), whilst at night 4°C (38°F) is normal.

Minneapolis weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 15.1°C 59.2°F
Nightly temperature 3.5°C 38.3°F
Average temperature 9.3°C 48.7°F
Daily sunshine 6.4 hrs
Avg rainfall 55 mm 2.1 ins
Rainy days 8 days
Sea temperature 13.3°C 55.9°F
Humidity 68%
Windspeed 18kph 11 mph

On average October is the 6th driest month of the year in Minneapolis with around 55mm 2.1 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 6.4 hours of sunshine per day.

October temperatures in Minneapolis

Minneapolis average temperature in October

October rainfall

Minneapolis average rain in October

October hourly sunshine

Minneapolis average rain in October

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 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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