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Bloomington (MN) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The temperature in Bloomington can vary greatly throughout the year. The temperatures shift from warm to very cold. It receives a reasonable amount of rain/snowfall. Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from comfortable to very cold in Bloomington. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 29°C in July. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a very cold -5°C.

At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around -13°C during this month. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Generally, Bloomington has a moderate amount of precipitation, averaging 845 mm of rain/snowfall annually. Bloomington can be quite wet during June, receiving approximately 126 mm of precipitation over 14 rainy days.

In contrast January, experiences much drier conditions, with 16 mm of snowfall, spread across 7 snowy days. For more details, please visit our Bloomington Precipitation page.

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

Sunshine over the year

Bloomington 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

Data from: Minneapolis, the United States of America (9 KM, 6 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Minneapolis, the United States of America (9 KM, 6 Miles).

Forecast for Bloomington (MN)

Sun   Dec 22
1°C | -6°C
SE 6 m/s
partly cloudy and no rain

partly cloudy and no rain

Mon   Dec 23
1°C | -3°C
NW 5 m/s
0.7 mm
overcast and  chance of slight snow

overcast and chance of slight snow

Tue   Dec 24
0°C | -4°C
SW 4 m/s
overcast and no rain

overcast and no rain

The best time of year to visit Bloomington in the United States of America

During the months of May, June and September you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • When is winter in Bloomington?
    The coldest season / winter is in the following months: January, February and December.
  • Which is the warmest month in Bloomington?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 29°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Bloomington?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of -5°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Bloomington?
    June tops the wettest month list with 126 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Bloomington?
    January is the driest month with 16 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Bloomington?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 351 hours of sunshine.

  • No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.