Temperature in Minnesota in October

Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities in Minnesota, the United States of America this October.

Minnesota, the United States of America, a region in the United States of America, experiences maximum daytime temperatures in October ranging from 11°C (52°F) in Ely to 16°C (61°F) in Fairmont. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 4°C (39°F) in Fairmont and 1°C (34°F) in Ely.

What is the temperature of the different cities in Minnesota, the United States of America in October?

Explore the map below to discover average October temperatures at the top destinations in Minnesota. For a deeper dive, simply click on any destination dot.

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Best Places to Visit in Minnesota in October

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Avg daytime high -5°C (23°F) cold → 32°C (90°F) hot

Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in October: blue is cold, red is hot.

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Minnesota temperatures in October: frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in Minnesota, the United States of America in October?

Expect daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) in Minneapolis. That makes October a moderate month for Minnesota, the United States of America.

How cold does it get at night in Minnesota, the United States of America in October?

Minneapolis sees nighttime lows close to 5°C (41°F) in October.

What is the warmest city in October in Minnesota, the United States of America?

Based on our systematic data collection, Fairmont has been identified as the city with the highest average temperatures. The daytime temperature usually hovers around 16°C (61°F), while at night it goes down to an approximate temperature of 4°C (39°F).

What is the coldest city in October in Minnesota, the United States of America?

The coldest city in October in Minnesota, the United States of America is Ely when we check our database. The maximum daytime temperatures are around 11°C (52°F) and minimum nighttime temperatures fall around 1°C (34°F).

How much sun does Minnesota, the United States of America get in October?

Across Minnesota, the United States of America, sunshine in October ranges from moderately sunny in Duluth (148 hours) to sunny in Albert Lea (200 hours).

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