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Visit in June — score 58/100 · avg high 90°F · 30 rainy days
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Monthly Travel Scores
How we scoreScores reflect weather comfort (35%), dry days (35%), daylight hours (15%), crowd levels (10%), and cost (5%) — weighted for typical travelers preferring warm, dry conditions. Customize weights in the interactive tool.January
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Monthly Weather Data
| Month | Score | Avg °F | High °F | Low °F | Rain Days | Precip (mm) | Daylight | Crowds | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42 | 13° | 38° | -21° | 5 | 19 | 8.9h | Low | Below avg |
| February | 41 | 15° | 43° | -18° | 7 | 27 | 10.2h | Low | Below avg |
| March | 31 | 32° | 65° | -1° | 13 | 53 | 11.6h | Moderate | Below avg |
| April | 25 | 44° | 76° | 20° | 21 | 84 | 13.3h | Moderate | Average |
| May | 43 | 58° | 85° | 33° | 26 | 105 | 14.7h | High | Average |
| June | 58 | 68° | 90° | 46° | 30 | 126 | 15.4h | High | Above avg |
| July | 58 | 73° | 92° | 52° | 24 | 94 | 15.1h | Very High | Above avg |
| August | 53 | 71° | 91° | 50° | 29 | 117 | 13.9h | Very High | Above avg |
| September | 49 | 63° | 88° | 38° | 20 | 80 | 12.3h | High | Average |
| October | 31 | 48° | 78° | 24° | 17 | 68 | 10.7h | Moderate | Average |
| November | 38 | 33° | 63° | 9° | 9 | 34 | 9.3h | Low | Below avg |
| December | 25 | 19° | 43° | -13° | 11 | 45 | 8.6h | Moderate | Below avg |
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
- Score
- 33/100
- High
- 76°F
- Low
- 17°F
- Rain days
- 20/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Spring in Minneapolis (March, April, May) brings average highs of 76°F and lows of 17°F, with about 20 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 33/100, with May being the strongest month of the season at 43/100.
Summer
- Score
- 56/100
- High
- 91°F
- Low
- 49°F
- Rain days
- 28/mo
- Crowds
- very high
Summer in Minneapolis (June, July, August) brings average highs of 91°F and lows of 49°F, with about 28 rainy days per month. Expect very high tourist crowds and peak pricing accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 56/100, with June being the strongest month of the season at 58/100.
Fall
- Score
- 39/100
- High
- 76°F
- Low
- 24°F
- Rain days
- 15/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Fall in Minneapolis (September, October, November) brings average highs of 76°F and lows of 24°F, with about 15 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 39/100, with September being the strongest month of the season at 49/100.
Winter
- Score
- 36/100
- High
- 41°F
- Low
- -17°F
- Rain days
- 8/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Winter in Minneapolis (December, January, February) brings average highs of 41°F and lows of -17°F, with about 8 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and budget-friendly accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 36/100, with January being the strongest month of the season at 42/100.
Crowd and cost data estimated from regional travel patterns for this destination.
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