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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.

Short answer

The most comfortable time to visit Minneapolis is usually May and October, 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 13°F), with roughly 40 inches of precipitation across the year and June the wettest month. The sweet spot for most visitors is May and October. 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

Here 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.

Jan
27°
13°
Cold
Feb
36°
15°
Cold
Mar
41°
21°
Cool
Apr
54°
35°
Cool
May
72°
50°
Warm
Jun
81°
60°
Warm
Wettest
Jul
83°
62°
Warm
Aug
81°
62°
Warm
Sep
79°
59°
Warm
Oct
63°
45°
Mild
Nov
44°
31°
Cool
Dec
34°
22°
Cold

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Minneapolis?
The most comfortable time to visit Minneapolis is usually May and October, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 60-78°F range and the heaviest June rain is behind you.
What is the warmest month in Minneapolis?
July is the warmest month in Minneapolis, averaging highs near 83°F.
What is the coldest month in Minneapolis?
January is the coldest month in Minneapolis, with lows around 13°F. Overnight frost is likely in January, February, March, November and December.
When is the rainy season in Minneapolis?
The wettest month in Minneapolis is usually June, out of roughly 40 inches of precipitation across the year.

Minneapolis month by month