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Mankato (MN) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

Mankato experiences great temperature shifts. The city's weather can transition from warm days to very cold weather. It maintains moderate precipitation patterns. Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

The climate in Mankato is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 28°C in July to a very cold -5°C in the coolest month, January.

Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around -14°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Generally, Mankato receives mid-range precipitation levels, with 839 mm annually. The climate in Mankato shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect high rainfall in June, with an average of 135 mm of precipitation over 14 rainy days.

In contrast, January offers drier and sunnier days, with around 21 mm of snowfall over 9 snowy days. For more details, please visit our Mankato Precipitation page.

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

Forecast for Mankato (MN)

Mon   Dec 23
0°C | -5°C
NW 6 m/s
broken clouds and no rain

broken clouds and no rain

Tue   Dec 24
0°C | -6°C
S 5 m/s
overcast and no rain

overcast and no rain

Wed   Dec 25
2°C | -3°C
S 6 m/s
overcast and no rain

overcast and no rain

The best time of year to visit Mankato 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 Mankato?
    The coldest season / winter is in the following months: January, February and December.
  • Which is the warmest month in Mankato?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 28°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Mankato?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of -5°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Mankato?
    June tops the wettest month list with 135 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Mankato?
    January is the driest month with 21 mm of precipitation.

  • 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.