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Minnesota Weather in May

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

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Planning a journey to Minnesota, the United States of America this May 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 May

Minnesota, the United States of America is a region in the United States of America. May in Minnesota generally has temperatures that range from mild to pleasant, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.

Temperatures

During the day the temperature is mild in Lutsen at 13°C (55°F) and pleasant in Saint Peter at 21°C (70°F). As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 9°C (48°F) in Saint Peter and 4°C (39°F) in Lutsen.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Minnesota, the United States of America, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Lutsen with an average of 76 mm (3 in) to high rainfall in Worthington with 120 mm (4.7 in).

Average sunshine

Most destinations offer generous amounts of sunshine this May. For example, Minneapolis gets approximately 298 hours of sunlight, perfect for anyone wanting bright, sunny days.

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 May

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 May for some of the most popular destinations in Minnesota, the United States of America?

Temperature range in Minnesota (May)

Precipitation variation in Minnesota (May)

Minneapolis

In May Minneapolis generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
21°C (70°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
10°C (50°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly sun hours
245 hours
298 hours
322 hours
Monthly rainfall
97 mm (3.8 in)
101 mm (4 in)
125 mm (4.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
14 days
14 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
pleasant
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Bloomington

In May Bloomington generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
21°C (70°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
10°C (50°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly sun hours
245 hours
298 hours
322 hours
Monthly rainfall
94 mm (3.7 in)
102 mm (4 in)
126 mm (5 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
14 days
14 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Bloomington →

Duluth

In May Duluth generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
16°C (61°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
-1°C (30°F)
5°C (41°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
227 hours
265 hours
275 hours
Monthly rainfall
70 mm (2.8 in)
94 mm (3.7 in)
116 mm (4.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
14 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
tolerable
pleasant
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Eagan

In May Eagan generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
21°C (70°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
9°C (48°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly sun hours
245 hours
298 hours
322 hours
Monthly rainfall
94 mm (3.7 in)
104 mm (4.1 in)
129 mm (5.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
13 days
14 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Eagan →

Saint Cloud

In May Saint Cloud generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
20°C (68°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
7°C (45°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly rainfall
71 mm (2.8 in)
102 mm (4 in)
123 mm (4.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
12 days
13 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
pleasant
pleasant
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Popular cities in May

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Minneapolis 21°C (70°F) 10°C (50°F) 101 mm (4 in)
Bloomington 21°C (70°F) 10°C (50°F) 102 mm (4 in)
Duluth 16°C (61°F) 5°C (41°F) 94 mm (3.7 in)
Eagan 21°C (70°F) 9°C (48°F) 104 mm (4.1 in)
Saint Cloud 20°C (68°F) 7°C (45°F) 102 mm (4 in)
Mankato 21°C (70°F) 9°C (48°F) 98 mm (3.9 in)

Minnesota weather in May: frequently asked questions

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

In May, Minnesota, the United States of America generally has pleasant weather conditions. Minneapolis sees daytime temperatures near 21°C (70°F), with nights cooling to roughly 10°C (50°F).

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

Average temperatures in Minnesota, the United States of America during May range from a nighttime low near 10°C (50°F) to a daytime high around 21°C (70°F) in Minneapolis.

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

Yes, May tends to be a wetter month in Minnesota, the United States of America. Average rainfall in Minneapolis sits around 101 mm (4 in).

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

Given the typically pleasant weather conditions in Minneapolis, May might be a good time to visit Minnesota, the United States of America. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, September provides 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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