Minneapolis weather in October (Minnesota, United States of America)

How's the weather trend in Minneapolis as October approaches? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

The month of October in Minneapolis typically includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 15°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 5°C.

Precipitation

Minneapolis in October usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 66 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 10 days of rain this month.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 179 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days September typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Minneapolis climate page with graphs.

 

Minneapolis, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 5°C  

Max Temperature 15°C  

Chance of Rain 34%  

Precipitation 66 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Humidity 68%  

Windspeed 18 km/h  

Sunshine 179 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 53%  

Where to go in the United States of America in October

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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