Minneapolis weather by month
Average highs run from 24°F in January to 83°F in July, and January nights average 9°F. It gets 32 inches of rain and melted snow a year and 51 inches of snow. Nights drop below freezing about 147 times a year. The most comfortable months are May and July to September.
Best time to visit Minneapolis
For comfortable weather, go in May and July to September. In those months the average high stays between 62°F and 86°F, nights average 42°F or warmer, and rain stays under 4.5 inches for the month.
Month by month
| Month | High | Low | Precip. | Snow | Wet days | Days 90°F+ | Nights below 32°F | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F | 9°F | 0.9 in | 11.0 in | 3 | 0 | 31 | very cold |
| February | 29°F | 13°F | 0.9 in | 9.5 in | 3 | 0 | 27 | very cold |
| March | 42°F | 25°F | 1.7 in | 8.2 in | 5 | 0 | 24 | cold |
| April | 57°F | 38°F | 2.9 in | 3.5 in | 6 | 0 | 9 | cool |
| May | 69°F | 50°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in | 8 | 1 | 1 | mild |
| June | 79°F | 60°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in | 8 | 3 | 0 | warm |
| July | 83°F | 65°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in | 7 | 5 | 0 | warm |
| August | 81°F | 63°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in | 6 | 2 | 0 | warm |
| September | 73°F | 54°F | 3.0 in | 0.0 in | 5 | 1 | 0 | mild |
| October | 58°F | 41°F | 2.6 in | 0.8 in | 5 | 0 | 6 | cool |
| November | 42°F | 28°F | 1.6 in | 6.8 in | 4 | 0 | 21 | cold |
| December | 29°F | 15°F | 1.2 in | 11.4 in | 3 | 0 | 30 | very cold |
| Year | 55°F avg | 38°F avg | 31.6 in | 51.2 in | 62 | 13 | 147 |
"Wet days" are days with at least 0.1 inch of precipitation. "Feels" is a plain-language label for the average high. Normals for 1991-2020 from NOAA NCEI, station Minneapolis/St Paul Airport, MN (USW00014922), 7 miles from the city center. Averages describe typical conditions, not a forecast.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight in Minneapolis
The shortest day is December 21, with 8h 46m of daylight; the longest is June 21, with 15h 36m. The earliest sunset comes around December 4 (4:31 pm) and the latest around June 21 (9:03 pm). The sun sets after 8 pm on 132 days a year.
| On the 15th of | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:47 am | 4:57 pm | 9h 10m |
| February | 7:13 am | 5:41 pm | 10h 27m |
| March | 7:25 am | 7:19 pm | 11h 53m |
| April | 6:28 am | 7:58 pm | 13h 30m |
| May | 5:44 am | 8:35 pm | 14h 51m |
| June | 5:26 am | 9:01 pm | 15h 35m |
| July | 5:41 am | 8:56 pm | 15h 15m |
| August | 6:15 am | 8:18 pm | 14h 04m |
| September | 6:52 am | 7:23 pm | 12h 31m |
| October | 7:29 am | 6:27 pm | 10h 59m |
| November | 7:11 am | 4:43 pm | 9h 33m |
| December | 7:44 am | 4:31 pm | 8h 47m |
Calculated for 2026 at the center of Minneapolis with NOAA's solar equations, in local clock time (Central Time, including daylight saving time where it applies). Times shift by a minute or two from year to year.
Is Minneapolis getting warmer?
The last 10 years averaged 2.7°F warmer than the 20th century. See the climate stripes for Minneapolis.Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Minneapolis?
July is the warmest month, with an average high of 83°F and an average low of 65°F (NOAA 1991-2020 normals).
What is the coldest month in Minneapolis?
January is the coldest, with average lows of 9°F and highs of 24°F.
What is the rainiest month in Minneapolis?
June gets the most precipitation, 4.6 inches on average. February is the driest at 0.9 inches.
Does it snow in Minneapolis?
Yes. Minneapolis averages 51 inches of snow a year.
When is the best time to visit Minneapolis?
For comfortable weather, May and July to September. Those months average highs between 62 and 86°F with lows of 42°F or more and modest rain.
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