Best time to visit Minneapolis

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When is the best time to visit Minneapolis?

The best time to visit Minneapolis is June and August based on the following average weather conditions.

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Max Day Temperature (°C)

  • -7°C maximum daytime temperature in January in Minneapolis-7
    Jan
  • -3°C maximum daytime temperature in February in Minneapolis-3
    Feb
  • 4°C maximum daytime temperature in March in Minneapolis4
    Mar
  • 14°C maximum daytime temperature in April in Minneapolis14
    Apr
  • 21°C maximum daytime temperature in May in Minneapolis21
    May
  • 26°C maximum daytime temperature in June in Minneapolis26
    Jun
  • 29°C maximum daytime temperature in July in Minneapolis29
    Jul
  • 27°C maximum daytime temperature in August in Minneapolis27
    Aug
  • 21°C maximum daytime temperature in September in Minneapolis21
    Sep
  • 15°C maximum daytime temperature in October in Minneapolis15
    Oct
  • 5°C maximum daytime temperature in November in Minneapolis5
    Nov
  • -4°C maximum daytime temperature in December in Minneapolis-4
    Dec

Hours of Sunshine (daily)

Which is the hottest month in Minneapolis?

The hottest time of year in Minneapolis is normally July. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 29°C with moderate heat and humidity.

Which month has the most rain in Minneapolis?

In terms of rainfall, June is usually the wettest month in Minneapolis with 104mm on average. There are normally 11 days in June with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Minneapolis?

The sunniest time of year in Minneapolis is normally July with bright sunshine on average for 74% of daylight hours; that's 11 hours of sunshine per day.

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The weather guide for Minnesota (Minneapolis) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

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