Weather in August in Minnesota
Planning a journey to Minnesota this August and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in Minnesota in August?
Minnesota is a region in the United States of America. August in Minnesota generally has warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. The month of August is in the summer season.
Temperatures
The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 22°C in Lutsen to 27°C in Shakopee. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 16°C in Shakopee and 12°C in Lutsen.
Precipitation
In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Moorhead with an average of 54 mm to high rainfall in Winona with 137 mm.Average sunshine
The city Bloomington usually sees around 304 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.For specific regional insights in Minnesota for August, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Minnesota climate page.
Where to go in Minnesota in August
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in Minnesota?
Bloomington
In August Bloomington generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
Minneapolis
In August Minneapolis generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
Duluth
In August Duluth generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Eagan
In August Eagan generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
Saint Cloud
In August Saint Cloud generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is August the best time to visit Minnesota?
Given the typically pleasant weather conditions in Bloomington, August might be a good time to visit Minnesota.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in September offering mostly perfect weather in Bloomington. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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