The best time to visit Minneapolis
Month-by-month climate averages for Minneapolis, MN, so you can pick your dates on data rather than guesswork.
The most comfortable time to visit Minneapolis is usually May and September, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 60-78°F range and the heaviest June rain is behind you.
Minneapolis is warmest in July (highs near 83°F) and coldest in January (lows around 7°F), with roughly 33 inches of precipitation across the year and June the wettest month. The sweet spot for most visitors is May and September. Expect overnight frost in January, February, March, November and December.
These are long-run averages. For the actual days you are travelling, check the live Minneapolis forecast - and note how much the models agree, because that tells you how much to trust it.
Minneapolis weather by month
what to expect in Minneapolis through the year, 1991-2020 averagesHere is Minneapolis's typical weather in each month: the average daytime high and overnight low in °F, how each month feels, and the wettest month marked. Use it to plan any trip to Minneapolis by season.