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The best time to visit Saint Paul

Month-by-month climate averages for Saint Paul, MN, so you can pick your dates on data rather than guesswork.

Short answer

The most comfortable time to visit Saint Paul is usually May, September and October, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 60-78°F range and the heaviest June rain is behind you.

Saint Paul is warmest in July (highs near 82°F) and coldest in January (lows around 14°F), with roughly 40 inches of precipitation across the year and June the wettest month. The sweet spot for most visitors is May, September 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 Saint Paul forecast — and note how much the models agree, because that tells you how much to trust it.

Saint Paul weather by month

what to expect in Saint Paul through the year

Here is Saint Paul'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 Saint Paul by season.

Jan
26°
14°
Cold
Feb
36°
16°
Cold
Mar
40°
22°
Cool
Apr
54°
36°
Cool
May
72°
50°
Warm
Jun
80°
60°
Warm
Wettest
Jul
82°
62°
Warm
Aug
80°
62°
Warm
Sep
78°
59°
Warm
Oct
62°
45°
Mild
Nov
44°
31°
Cool
Dec
34°
22°
Cold

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Saint Paul?
The most comfortable time to visit Saint Paul is usually May, September 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 Saint Paul?
July is the warmest month in Saint Paul, averaging highs near 82°F.
What is the coldest month in Saint Paul?
January is the coldest month in Saint Paul, with lows around 14°F. Overnight frost is likely in January, February, March, November and December.
When is the rainy season in Saint Paul?
The wettest month in Saint Paul is usually June, out of roughly 40 inches of precipitation across the year.

Saint Paul month by month