When is the best time to go to Moorhead
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Moorhead, 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 Moorhead
Moorhead weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Moorhead 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| -8°C | 16mm | 5.1hrs | 10.2hrs |
The climate in Moorhead during January can be summarized as very cold and dry.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Moorhead for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
January is in the winter in Moorhead and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -9°C (16°F), whilst at night -20°C (-4°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Moorhead 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 5.1 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| -5°C | 12mm | 6hrs | 11.4hrs |
February in Moorhead is generally dry with the temperature being very cold.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Moorhead for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
February is in the winter in Moorhead and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -6°C (22°F), whilst at night -16°C (3°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Moorhead with around 12mm 0.5 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6 hours of sunshine per day.
Moorhead weather in February »
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2°C | 23mm | 7.4hrs | 12.9hrs |
The weather in March in Moorhead is characteristically cold and dry.
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 Moorhead.
March is in the spring in Moorhead and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 2°C (35°F), whilst at night -8°C (17°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Moorhead with around 23mm 0.9 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 7.4 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11°C | 46mm | 8.6hrs | 14.6hrs |
Moorhead's weather in April is typically cool and reasonably dry in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Moorhead.
April is in the spring in Moorhead and is typically the 4th coldest 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 April is the 4th driest month of the year in Moorhead with around 46mm 1.8 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 8.6 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18°C | 62mm | 9.8hrs | 16.2hrs |
May is a reasonably dry month in Moorhead and the temperature is generally mild.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Moorhead, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
May is in the spring in Moorhead and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (69°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Moorhead with around 62mm 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 9.8 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23°C | 85mm | 10.9hrs | 10.2hrs |
Moorhead's weather in June is typically warm and a little damp in nature.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Moorhead, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
June is in the summer in Moorhead and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 25°C (78°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Moorhead with around 85mm 3.3 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 10.9 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26°C | 80mm | 12.2hrs | 11.4hrs |
July in Moorhead is generally a little damp with the temperature being warm.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Moorhead, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
July is in the summer in Moorhead and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Moorhead 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 12.2 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25°C | 66mm | 10.9hrs | 12.9hrs |
The weather in August in Moorhead is characteristically warm and reasonably dry.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Moorhead, with some very good weather at this time of year.
August is in the summer in Moorhead and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 14°C (56°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Moorhead with around 66mm 2.6 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 10.9 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19°C | 51mm | 8.3hrs | 14.6hrs |
Moorhead's weather in September is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Moorhead, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
September is in the fall / autumn in Moorhead 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 Moorhead with around 51mm 2 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 8.3 hours of sunshine per day.
Moorhead weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13°C | 39mm | 6.3hrs | 16.2hrs |
October is a reasonably dry month in Moorhead 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 Moorhead.
October is in the fall / autumn in Moorhead and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (57°F), whilst at night 2°C (35°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Moorhead with around 39mm 1.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.3 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3°C | 21mm | 4.2hrs | 10.2hrs |
Cold and dry weather often prevails in Moorhead during the month of November
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Moorhead for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
November is in the fall / autumn in Moorhead and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 3°C (37°F), whilst at night -7°C (19°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Moorhead with around 21mm 0.8 inches of rain making it a 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 4.2 hours of sunshine per day.
Moorhead weather in November »
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| -6°C | 16mm | 4hrs | 11.4hrs |
December in Moorhead is generally dry with the temperature being very cold.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Moorhead for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
December is in the winter in Moorhead and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -7°C (20°F), whilst at night -16°C (3°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Moorhead 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 4 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Moorhead weather stats
| Hottest month: | July | 28.4°C 83.1°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | February | 12mm 0.5ins |
| Sunniest month: | July | 12.2hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | -9.4°C 15.1°F |
| Wettest month: | June | 85mm 3.3ins |
| Warmest sea: | August | 16.4°C 61.5°F |
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