Minneapolis, MN weather by month
Midwest · Station: Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, MN · NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals
The best time to visit Minneapolis, MN is May–June, September, when average daytime highs are comfortable and rainfall sits at or below the city's monthly average. Minneapolis is hottest in July (avg high 83°F) and coolest in January (avg high 24°F). The wettest month is June (4.6 in) and the driest is January (0.9 in). Overall the annual mean temperature is about 47°F with 31.7 in of precipitation a year and 51.2 in of snow.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020. Data as of June 2026.
Monthly weather averages for Minneapolis
| Month | Avg high (°F) | Avg low (°F) | Avg precip (in) | Avg snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24 | 9 | 0.9 | 11 |
| February | 29 | 13 | 0.9 | 9.5 |
| March | 42 | 25 | 1.7 | 8.2 |
| April | 57 | 38 | 2.9 | 3.5 |
| May | 69 | 50 | 3.9 | 0 |
| June | 79 | 60 | 4.6 | 0 |
| July | 83 | 65 | 4.1 | 0 |
| August | 81 | 63 | 4.3 | 0 |
| September | 73 | 54 | 3 | 0 |
| October | 58 | 41 | 2.6 | 0.8 |
| November | 42 | 28 | 1.6 | 6.8 |
| December | 29 | 15 | 1.2 | 11.4 |
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020. Data as of June 2026.
Best time to visit Minneapolis
Based on the normals above, the most pleasant window is May–June, September. In those months daytime highs are in the mild-to-warm range and precipitation is no higher than the city's typical month, so you avoid both the peak warm of July (when highs reach about 83°F — t-shirt weather; sunscreen advised) and the cool, darker conditions around January (highs near 24°F). Try to avoid June if rain would spoil your plans — it is the wettest month at 4.6 in. Use the packing & comfort tool to check any specific month.
How Minneapolis compares
Minneapolis's 31.7 in of annual precipitation and 47°F mean temperature put it in context with other US cities. See where it ranks for warmest in January, rainiest overall and driest overall, or browse the full list of cities.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Minneapolis?
The most comfortable time to visit Minneapolis, MN is May–June, September, when average daytime highs are mild and rainfall is at or below the city's average. Minneapolis is hottest in July (avg high 83°F) and coolest in January (avg high 24°F), per NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.
What is the average temperature in Minneapolis?
Minneapolis's annual mean temperature is about 47°F. The warmest month is July (average high 83°F, low 65°F) and the coolest is January (average high 24°F, low 9°F).
How much rain does Minneapolis get?
Minneapolis receives about 31.7 inches of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June (4.6 in) and the driest is January (0.9 in).
Does it snow in Minneapolis?
Yes. Minneapolis averages about 51.2 inches of snow a year. Snow normally falls between late autumn and early spring; summer months see none.
Source
Monthly averages from the NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, MN (reference values verified against the published normals). Climate normals describe a 30-year average, not a forecast; any individual year can differ. See our methodology for how "best time to visit" is derived.
Last updated: 2026-06-18