Weather in May in Minnesota
Planning a journey to Minnesota this May 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 May?
Minnesota 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 and pleasant in Saint Peter at 21°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 9°C in Saint Peter and 4°C in Lutsen.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Minnesota, check out the map below.
Precipitation
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Lutsen with an average of 76 mm to high rainfall in Worthington with 120 mm.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Bloomington enjoys approximately 298 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.For an in-depth overview of the yearly conditions, do visit our Minnesota climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Minnesota?
Bloomington
In May Bloomington generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Minneapolis
In May Minneapolis generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Duluth
In May Duluth generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Eagan
In May Eagan generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Saint Cloud
In May Saint Cloud generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Minnesota, in the United States of America.
Is May the best time to visit Minnesota?
Given the typically pleasant weather conditions in Bloomington, May might be a good time to visit Minnesota. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
Generally speaking, September provides 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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