Average Monthly Sunshine in Minneapolis (MN)

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Minneapolis receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Minneapolis varies. It peaks at 351 hours in July and drops to 114 hours in November. The total annual amount of sun is 2741 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Minneapolis serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 11.7 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in November, offering only 3.8 hours of daily sunlight.

Minneapolis’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Minneapolis enjoys an average of 2741 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, there are 2530 hours of sunshine annually and is a city that can be visited year-round.

In contrast, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

The climate in San Francisco, USA, includes 3072 hours of sunshine annually, thanks to its mild coastal weather.

Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.

Other climate information

June, Minneapolis’s wettest month, receives 103 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 26°C. During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of -5°C.

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Minneapolis Precipitation page.