Minnesota weather in October
Planning a getaway to Minnesota this October and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in Minnesota in October?
Minnesota is a region in the United States of America. October in Minnesota generally has temperatures that range from cold to moderate, with moderate precipitation.
The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from cold in Ely at 11°C to moderate in Fairmont at 16°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 4°C in Fairmont and 1°C in Ely.
In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Albert Lea with an average of 58 mm to moderate rainfall in Hinckley with 88 mm. The city Bloomington usually sees around 179 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Minnesota in October, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Minnesota climate page.
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What is the weather like in October for the 5 most popular destinations in Minnesota?
Bloomington
In October Bloomington generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Minneapolis
In October Minneapolis generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Duluth
In October Duluth generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Eagan
In October Eagan generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Saint Cloud
In October Saint Cloud generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable 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 October the best time to visit Minnesota?
In our opinion, October is a good time to visit Minnesota with overall tolerable weather in Bloomington. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.
Generally speaking, September provides perfect weather in Bloomington. The weather in January, February, March and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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