Minneapolis (MN) Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

The climate in Minneapolis is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 29°C (84°F) in July. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a very cold -5°C (23°F).

At night, temperatures range from around 19°C (66°F) in July to -13°C (9°F) in January.

Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Generally, Minneapolis receives mid-range precipitation levels, with 853 mm (34 in) annually. Minneapolis can be quite wet during June, receiving approximately 125 mm (4.9 in) of precipitation over 14 rainy days.

In contrast, during the driest month (January), you will experience much drier conditions, with 17 mm (0.7 in) of precipitation spread across 8 snowy days days. For more details, please visit our Minneapolis Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Minneapolis can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 11.7 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in November, with only 3.8 hours of sunlight per day.

Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

Daily percentage of sunshine

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Minneapolis.

The city experiences its highest humidity in December, reaching 74%. In April, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 60%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year

The mean wind speed over the year ranges from 4 m/s (8 knots) in July and August to 6 m/s (12 knots) in April. What does this mean?

The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)