Climate normals · 1970–2000
Minneapolis Climate
Minneapolis is a city in United States (MN) with a population of about 410,939. Its average annual temperature is 7.6°C (46°F), with roughly 753 mm of rain per year.
7.6°C
Avg Temp
753
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
Minneapolis Climate
Minneapolis has an average annual temperature of 7.6°C (46°F) and receives about 753 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
7.6°C
Avg Temp
753
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | -11° / 13° | 24 mm |
| February | -7° / 20° | 19 mm |
| March | 0° / 32° | 45 mm |
| April | 8° / 47° | 59 mm |
| May | 16° / 60° | 86 mm |
| June | 21° / 69° | 109 mm |
| July | 23° / 73° | 103 mm |
| August | 22° / 71° | 104 mm |
| September | 16° / 61° | 74 mm |
| October | 10° / 49° | 57 mm |
| November | 0° / 33° | 48 mm |
| December | -7° / 19° | 25 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Minneapolis
The most comfortable months to visit Minneapolis are typically August, June and July, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is July (around 29°C high). The coldest is January (near -16°C low). June is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Minneapolis are typically August, June and July, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Minneapolis, United States has an average annual temperature of 7.6°C and about 753 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January.
In July, the hottest month, daily highs in Minneapolis average about 29°C (84°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.