Minnesota Weather by Month — Temperature & Rainfall Guide

Minnesota is a region in the United States of America. Many people wonder what the weather conditions are in Minnesota over the year. What is the best time to visit Minnesota?

This page shows the average weather conditions by month in Minnesota over the year in: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December.

In January the weather in Minnesota is generally less favorable. January is a winter month. The average maximum daytime temperatures are very low and range from -9°C (16°F) in Thief River Falls to -4°C (25°F) in Winona. On average, this month is one of the coldest months of the year in Minnesota. So be prepared and make sure to dress up warm.

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In February the weather in Minnesota is generally less favorable. February is a winter month. The average maximum daytime temperatures are very low and range from -9°C (16°F) in Thief River Falls to -3°C (27°F) in Winona. It is a very cold month in some areas, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm.

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In March the weather in Minnesota is generally less favorable. The temperatures range from very low in Thief River Falls with 1°C (34°F) to low in Winona with 7°C (45°F).

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In April the weather in Minnesota ranges from less favorable in Duluth to good in Minneapolis. The temperatures range from low in Lutsen with 7°C (45°F) to moderate in Winona with 14°C (57°F).

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In May the weather in Minnesota ranges from mixed in Lutsen to excellent in Mankato. The temperatures range from moderate in Lutsen with 13°C (55°F) to pleasant in Saint Peter with 21°C (70°F).

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In June the weather in Minnesota ranges from mixed in Lutsen to very good in Minneapolis. June is a summer month. The temperatures range from moderate in Lutsen with 17°C (63°F) to high in Fairmont with 26°C (79°F).

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In July the weather in Minnesota ranges from very good in Minneapolis to excellent in Duluth. July is a summer month. The average maximum daytime temperatures are high and range from 22°C (72°F) in Lutsen to 29°C (84°F) in Shakopee. On average, this month is one of the warmest months of the year in Minnesota. So be prepared and make sure to dress lightly.

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In August the weather in Minnesota ranges from very good in Minneapolis to excellent in Duluth. August is a summer month. The average maximum daytime temperatures are high and range from 22°C (72°F) in Lutsen to 27°C (81°F) in Shakopee.

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In September the weather in Minnesota ranges from very good in Duluth to excellent in Minneapolis. The temperatures range from pleasant in Lutsen with 18°C (64°F) to high in Fairmont with 24°C (75°F).

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In October the weather in Minnesota ranges from mixed in Duluth to good in Minneapolis. The temperatures range from low in Ely with 11°C (52°F) to moderate in Fairmont with 16°C (61°F).

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In November the weather in Minnesota ranges from less favorable in Minneapolis to mixed in Bloomington. The average maximum daytime temperatures are low and range from 2°C (36°F) in Ely to 7°C (45°F) in Winona.

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In December the weather in Minnesota is generally less favorable. December is a winter month. The average maximum daytime temperatures are very low and range from -7°C (19°F) in Thief River Falls to -1°C (30°F) in Winona. It is a very cold month in some areas, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm.

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