City in Minnesota, United States
Minneapolis weather by month and the best time to visit
When to go to Minneapolis
Jun–Sep is warm and green, with lake swimming and festivals; Oct has fall color. Dec–Mar is below freezing, often -15°C, with heavy snow.
Minneapolis weather by month
Average daily high, rainfall and conditions.
- Jan-6°18 mm
- Feb-3°27 mm
- Mar5°44 mm
- Apr13°82 mm
- May20°109 mm
- Jun26°130 mm
- Jul29°94 mm
- Aug27°107 mm
- Sep23°89 mm
- Oct14°70 mm
- Nov5°33 mm
- Dec-3°37 mm
Monthly averages
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -6°C22°F | -15°C4°F | 18 mm | 88% | Freezing |
| February | -3°C26°F | -14°C6°F | 27 mm | 86% | Freezing |
| March | 5°C41°F | -6°C21°F | 44 mm | 78% | Cold |
| April | 13°C56°F | 1°C34°F | 82 mm | 71% | Cool |
| May | 20°C68°F | 8°C46°F | 109 mm | 71% | Pleasant |
| June | 26°C78°F | 14°C57°F | 130 mm | 73% | Pleasant |
| July | 29°C84°F | 17°C63°F | 94 mm | 70% | Pleasant |
| August | 27°C81°F | 15°C60°F | 107 mm | 70% | Pleasant |
| September | 23°C73°F | 11°C51°F | 89 mm | 71% | Pleasant |
| October | 14°C56°F | 3°C37°F | 70 mm | 74% | Cool |
| November | 5°C42°F | -4°C25°F | 33 mm | 79% | Cold |
| December | -3°C27°F | -11°C12°F | 37 mm | 87% | Freezing |
Best months across United States
| Place | Best months | Warmest month |
|---|---|---|
| New York City | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (26°C) |
| Las Vegas | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Jul (42°C) |
| Los Angeles | Mar–May, Sep–Nov | Aug (32°C) |
| Orlando | Feb–Apr, Nov | May (31°C) |
| Miami | Nov–Apr | Aug (30°C) |
| San Francisco | Apr–May, Sep–Oct | Sep (24°C) |
| Honolulu | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Sep (28°C) |
| Washington, D.C. | Mar–May, Sep–Oct | Jul (31°C) |
| Chicago | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (25°C) |
| Boston | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (28°C) |
| New Orleans | Feb–Apr, Oct–Nov | Jul (30°C) |
| San Diego | Apr–May, Sep–Nov | Aug (32°C) |
| Seattle | Jun–Sep | Aug (24°C) |
| Maui | Apr–May, Sep–Oct | Sep (22°C) |
| Nashville | Apr–May, Sep–Oct | Aug (32°C) |
| Austin | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Aug (36°C) |
| Miami Beach | Nov–Apr | Aug (30°C) |
| Key West | Dec–Apr | Aug (30°C) |
| Denver | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (33°C) |
| Philadelphia | Apr–May, Sep–Oct | Jul (30°C) |
| Portland | Jun–Sep | Aug (29°C) |
| Atlanta | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Jul (32°C) |
| San Antonio | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Aug (36°C) |
| Charleston | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Jul (32°C) |
| Savannah | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Jul (33°C) |
| Fort Lauderdale | Dec–Apr | Aug (30°C) |
| Kauai | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Sep (27°C) |
| Big Island | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (26°C) |
| Sedona | Mar–May, Sep–Nov | Jul (35°C) |
| Minneapolis | Jun–Sep | Jul (29°C) |
Quick answers
What is the best month to visit Minneapolis?
Jun–Sep. Jun–Sep is warm and green, with lake swimming and festivals; Oct has fall color. Dec–Mar is below freezing, often -15°C, with heavy snow.
When is the rainy season in Minneapolis?
Rain peaks in June with about 130 mm. No month averages 150 mm or more.
What is the hottest month in Minneapolis?
July, with average highs of 29°C (84°F).
How cold does Minneapolis get?
The coolest nights are in January, averaging -15°C (4°F).
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Sources
- NASA POWER climatology (2001–2020)
- Metro Transit
- Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Meet Minneapolis
- Hennepin Healthcare
Climate averages are modelled from NASA POWER (MERRA-2) for 2001–2020 at about 50 km resolution, so coasts and valleys can differ a little. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.