Winter
Dec → Feb-6 to -3°
nights -13 to -9°
- 5 rainy days · 26 mm
When is the best time to visit Minneapolis and Saint Paul?
- Jan-6°not recommended
- Feb-3°not recommended
- Mar5°not recommended
- Apr13°not recommended
- May21°fair
- Jun26°recommended
- Jul28°recommended
- Aug27°recommended
- Sep22°recommended
- Oct13°fair
- Nov4°not recommended
- Dec-3°not recommended
RecommendedFairNot recommended· afternoon temperature
The weather in Minneapolis and Saint Paul, month by month
The table of averages, month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -6° | -13° | 24 mm | 5 d | |
| February | -3° | -11° | 23 mm | 4 d | |
| March | 5° | -5° | 42 mm | 6 d | |
| April | 13° | 2° | 84 mm | 8 d | |
| May | 21° | 9° | 110 mm | 9 d | |
| June | 26° | 15° | 123 mm | 10 d | ✓ |
| July | 28° | 18° | 116 mm | 8 d | ✓ |
| August | 27° | 17° | 113 mm | 7 d | ✓ |
| September | 22° | 12° | 86 mm | 7 d | ✓ |
| October | 13° | 5° | 76 mm | 7 d | |
| November | 4° | -3° | 43 mm | 5 d | |
| December | -3° | -9° | 32 mm | 5 d |
The four seasons in Minneapolis and Saint Paul, in figures
What the 2015-2024 averages (Minneapolis (St. Anthony Falls)) show, season by season, to compare at a glance instead of reading twelve rows of a table.
Spring
Mar → May5 to 21°
nights -5 to 9°
- 8 rainy days · 79 mm
Summer
Jun → Aug26 to 28°
nights 15 to 18°
- 8 rainy days · 117 mm
Autumn
Sep → Nov4 to 22°
nights -3 to 12°
- 6 rainy days · 68 mm
Book early for June to September
The timing is right, so it is right for everyone: in these months the best places to stay and the small-group tours go first. Here is where to start.
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Daylight in Minneapolis and Saint Paul, month by month
The time between sunrise and sunset, from shortest to longest. Not to be confused with the sunshine hours in the table above, which count clear skies. In June there are 15h35 of daylight, in December 8h47, a difference of 6h48.
9h08Jan
10h21Feb
11h47Mar
13h26Apr
14h50May
15h35Jun
15h17Jul
14h03Aug
12h27Sep
10h52Oct
9h28Nov
8h47Dec
Calculated for the latitude of the reference point "Minneapolis (St. Anthony Falls)" (44.98°). Values on the 15th of each month, local solar time.
What to do in Minneapolis and Saint Paul, month by month
What to see and do
| Activity | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sightseeing & walks | ||||||||||||
| Long days |
favourablewith compromisesunfavourable
- Sightseeing & walks: April, May, June, July, August, September, October
- Long days: May, June, July, August
Grid derived from the climate averages (temperature, rainfall), not from an opinion.
Travelling off-peak
Month by month, in detail
January
Not recommended-6°-13° at night
- 24 mm · 5 d
Low season, lower prices
February
Not recommended-3°-11° at night
- 23 mm · 4 d
Low season, lower prices
March
Not recommended5°-5° at night
- 42 mm · 6 d
Low season, lower prices
April
Not recommended13°2° at night
- 84 mm · 8 d
Low season, lower prices
May
Fair21°9° at night
- 110 mm · 9 d
Low season, lower prices
June
Recommended26°15° at night
- 123 mm · 10 d
Busy, without the crush
July
Recommended28°18° at night
- 116 mm · 8 d
High season, book early
August
Recommended27°17° at night
- 113 mm · 7 d
High season, book early
September
Recommended22°12° at night
- 86 mm · 7 d
Busy, without the crush
October
Fair13°5° at night
- 76 mm · 7 d
Low season, lower prices
November
Not recommended4°-3° at night
- 43 mm · 5 d
Low season, lower prices
December
Not recommended-3°-9° at night
- 32 mm · 5 d
Quiet, then the holidays
Read the twelve months in detail
January. Deep winter: -6 °C at the warmest of the day, -13 °C at night. Rain stays light: 24 mm over 5 days. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
February. Deep winter: -3 °C at the warmest of the day, -11 °C at night. Rain stays light: 23 mm over 4 days. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
March. Deep winter: 5 °C at the warmest of the day, -5 °C at night. Rain stays light: 42 mm over 6 days. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
April. Cool: 13 °C at best, 2 °C at night. Expect 8 days of rain in the month (84 mm). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
May. Mild, 21 °C in the afternoon and 9 °C early in the morning. Expect 9 days of rain in the month (110 mm). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
June. 26 °C in the afternoon and 15 °C at night. Expect 10 days of rain in the month (123 mm). Busy season, without the crush.
July. 28 °C in the afternoon and 18 °C at night. Expect 8 days of rain in the month (116 mm). High season: book early.
August. 27 °C in the afternoon and 17 °C at night. Rain stays light: 113 mm over 7 days. High season: book early.
September. Mild, 22 °C in the afternoon and 12 °C early in the morning. Rain stays light: 86 mm over 7 days. Busy season, without the crush.
October. Cool: 13 °C at best, 5 °C at night. Rain stays light: 76 mm over 7 days. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
November. Deep winter: 4 °C at the warmest of the day, -3 °C at night. Rain stays light: 43 mm over 5 days. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
December. Deep winter: -3 °C at the warmest of the day, -9 °C at night. Rain stays light: 32 mm over 5 days. Quiet at the start of the month, then busier as the holidays approach.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Minneapolis and Saint Paul?
June to September: over these months, average highs range from 22 to 28 °C, with 8 days of rain a month on average (2015-2024 averages, Minneapolis (St. Anthony Falls)).
Which month should you avoid in Minneapolis and Saint Paul?
April: it is the wettest of the months to avoid, with 84 mm over 8 days of rain on average over 2015-2024 at the reference point (Minneapolis (St. Anthony Falls)).
What is the hottest month in Minneapolis and Saint Paul?
July, with 28 °C on average in the afternoon and 18 °C at night. 2015-2024 averages (Minneapolis (St. Anthony Falls)).
What is the coldest month in Minneapolis and Saint Paul?
January, with -6 °C at best during the day and -13 °C at night. 2015-2024 averages (Minneapolis (St. Anthony Falls)).
What is the driest month in Minneapolis and Saint Paul?
February: 23 mm over 4 days of rain, against 123 mm in June, the wettest month.
Does it get cold at night in Minneapolis and Saint Paul?
The gap between day and night reaches 12 °C in May: 21 °C in the afternoon, 9 °C at dawn. Pack an extra layer, even in high season.
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