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Minnesota Weather in August

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Minnesota, the United States of America in August.

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Planning a journey to Minnesota, the United States of America this August and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Minnesota in August

Minnesota, the United States of America 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 (72°F) in Lutsen to 27°C (81°F) in Shakopee. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 16°C (61°F) in Shakopee and 12°C (54°F) in Lutsen.

To explore the conditions in Minnesota, the United States of America in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Moorhead with an average of 54 mm (2.1 in) to high rainfall in Winona with 137 mm (5.4 in).

Average sunshine

Several destinations enjoy plenty of sunshine this month. Minneapolis sees close to 304 hours of sunlight, making it great for sun lovers.

Explore Minnesota by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Minnesota — and find the best time to visit. (based on Minneapolis)

January-5°C (23°F) February-4°C (25°F) March5°C (41°F) April14°C (57°F) May21°C (70°F) June26°C (79°F) This monthJuly29°C (84°F) August27°C (81°F) September23°C (73°F) October15°C (59°F) November7°C (45°F) December-2°C (28°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Minnesota in August

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Minnesota.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Minnesota

What is the weather like in August for some of the most popular destinations in Minnesota, the United States of America?

Temperature range in Minnesota (August)

Precipitation variation in Minnesota (August)

Minneapolis

In August Minneapolis generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
27°C (81°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
18°C (64°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
351 hours
304 hours
232 hours
Monthly rainfall
103 mm (4.1 in)
121 mm (4.8 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
11 days
11 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Minneapolis →

Bloomington

In August Bloomington generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
27°C (81°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
17°C (63°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
351 hours
304 hours
232 hours
Monthly rainfall
102 mm (4 in)
125 mm (4.9 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
11 days
11 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Bloomington →

Duluth

In August Duluth generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
13°C (55°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
311 hours
262 hours
196 hours
Monthly rainfall
76 mm (3 in)
95 mm (3.7 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
12 days
13 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Duluth →

Eagan

In August Eagan generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
27°C (81°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
17°C (63°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
351 hours
304 hours
232 hours
Monthly rainfall
105 mm (4.1 in)
124 mm (4.9 in)
70 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
11 days
11 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Eagan →

Saint Cloud

In August Saint Cloud generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
26°C (79°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
14°C (57°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly rainfall
92 mm (3.6 in)
112 mm (4.4 in)
68 mm (2.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
11 days
10 days
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
perfect
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Minnesota, in the United States of America.

Popular cities in August

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Minnesota in August.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Minneapolis 27°C (81°F) 18°C (64°F) 121 mm (4.8 in)
Bloomington 27°C (81°F) 17°C (63°F) 125 mm (4.9 in)
Duluth 24°C (75°F) 13°C (55°F) 95 mm (3.7 in)
Eagan 27°C (81°F) 17°C (63°F) 124 mm (4.9 in)
Saint Cloud 26°C (79°F) 14°C (57°F) 112 mm (4.4 in)
Mankato 27°C (81°F) 16°C (61°F) 105 mm (4.1 in)

Minnesota weather in August: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Minnesota, the United States of America in August?

August in Minnesota, the United States of America brings pleasant weather. In Minneapolis, daytime temperatures are typically around 27°C (81°F) and nighttime lows hover near 18°C (64°F).

What is the average temperature in Minnesota, the United States of America in August?

Average temperatures in Minnesota, the United States of America during August range from a nighttime low near 18°C (64°F) to a daytime high around 27°C (81°F) in Minneapolis.

Does Minnesota, the United States of America get a lot of rain in August?

Minneapolis typically receives notable rainfall in August, about 121 mm (4.8 in) on average across Minnesota, the United States of America.

Is August a Good Time to Visit Minnesota, the United States of America?

Given the typically pleasant weather conditions in Minneapolis, August might be a good time to visit Minnesota, the United States of America.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in September offering mostly perfect weather in Minneapolis. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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