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When is the best time to visit Minneapolis?
In general the best time to visit Minneapolis is probably July, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are June, July, August, while the coldest months are January, February, December.
But ultimately the best time to visit depends on what you want to do:
- The best time for a sun tanning holiday is June, July, August. Average maximum temperatures are up to +84°F in July and it has 5 sunny days on average.
- In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during May - September.
- If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is January, November, December with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Minneapolis in different months
This is the average weather in Minneapolis for each month based on historic data:
February, May, June, July, August, September usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +84°F during July.
In January, March, April, October, November, December the weather is OK. Expect around 37 snowy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 27 mm in December.
Climate in Minneapolis
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Minneapolis for each month:
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +55°F | +64°F | +81°F | +91°F | +100°F | +102°F | +102°F | +100°F | +99°F | +90°F | +75°F | +66°F |
| Average Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +25°F | +28°F | +43°F | +57°F | +70°F | +79°F | +84°F | +81°F | +73°F | +59°F | +43°F | +28°F |
| Minimum Temperature | |||||||||||
| -29°F | -31°F | -15°F | +7°F | +27°F | +39°F | +48°F | +43°F | +30°F | +16°F | -11°F | -27°F |
| Avg. water temperature | |||||||||||
| - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Humidity, % | |||||||||||
| 73 | 71 | 67 | 59 | 60 | 64 | 66 | 69 | 69 | 68 | 71 | 75 |
| Rain, mm | |||||||||||
| 2 | 4 | 28 | 72 | 104 | 109 | 97 | 106 | 87 | 63 | 24 | 9 |
| Snow, mm | |||||||||||
| 24 | 20 | 26 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 24 | 27 |
| Average wind speed, m/s | |||||||||||
| 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 |
| Sunny Days | |||||||||||
| 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 3 |
| Cloud Days | |||||||||||
| 16 | 15 | 14 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 15 | 17 |
| Rainy Days | |||||||||||
| 1 | 1 | 4 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 4 | 1 |
| Snowy Days | |||||||||||
| 10 | 8 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 10 |
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Minneapolis during the whole year:
The hottest month in Minneapolis is July with average maximum temperature going up to +84°F. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of +9°F.
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Minneapolis looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Minneapolis is December with average humidity going up to 75%. The least humid month is April with an average humidity of 59%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Minneapolis during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is September with approximately 8 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 87 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is June with approximately 11 rainy days and 109 mm of total precipitation.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm. in Minneapolis during the whole year based on historical data:
The snowiest month is December with approximately 10 snowy days.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Minneapolis:
What is the hottest month in Minneapolis?
The hottest month in Minneapolis is July with average maximum temperature of +84°F.
What is the coldest month in Minneapolis?
The coldest month in Minneapolis is January with minimum temperatures of +9°F.
Is Minneapolis worth visiting in winter?
Winter in Minneapolis could be a good time to visit, as the weather is generally ok.
When does it rain the least in Minneapolis?
if you're looking to visit Minneapolis when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for June, August, May. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being January with only 2 mm of rain.
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Monthly weather in Minneapolis
Source of the data
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Minneapolis, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.