Best Time to Visit Minneapolis: Month-by-Month Guide
Best months for Minneapolis: September, August, July, June.
- Best months for Minneapolis: September, August, July, June.
- Peak season is July, August, June. Expect higher prices and more visitors (estimated from the climate, not from visitor counts).
- Shoulder season: May, September. Good weather without the busiest period.
- Wettest months: May, June, July.
- The least pleasant month is December (score 4.3).
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -5°C | -13°C | 24 mm | 6 | – | – | 4.3 |
| February | -2°C | -11°C | 26 mm | 5 | – | – | 4.5 |
| March | 5°C | -4°C | 51 mm | 7 | – | – | 5.0 |
| April | 14°C | 3°C | 81 mm | 10 | – | – | 6.4 |
| May | 21°C | 10°C | 110 mm | 12 | – | – | 7.2 |
| June | 26°C | 16°C | 110 mm | 12 | – | – | 7.4 |
| July | 28°C | 18°C | 90 mm | 11 | – | – | 7.5 |
| August | 27°C | 17°C | 98 mm | 10 | – | – | 7.7 |
| September | 22°C | 12°C | 85 mm | 9 | – | – | 7.8 |
| October | 14°C | 5°C | 67 mm | 8 | – | – | 6.7 |
| November | 5°C | -2°C | 49 mm | 7 | – | – | 5.2 |
| December | -2°C | -9°C | 35 mm | 6 | – | – | 4.3 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Minneapolis?
The best months are September, August, July, June.
When is the rainy season in Minneapolis?
The wettest months are May, June, July.