Best Time to Visit Itasca State Park
Best time to visit Itasca State Park: June, July, August and September. Month-by-month temperature, rainfall and crowd guidance.
Best time to visit Itasca State Park
Go in June, July, August and September. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: January, February and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
Climate in Itasca State Park month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17° | 1° | 0,6 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 28° | 9° | 0,6 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| March | 39° | 20° | 1,5 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| April | 50° | 31° | 3,2 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| May | 65° | 45° | 3,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 73° | 55° | 4,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 80° | 62° | 3,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 76° | 59° | 2,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 73° | 56° | 2,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 56° | 42° | 1,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 38° | 26° | 1,4 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| December | 27° | 12° | 1,5 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Subarctic. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
How Itasca State Park compares with nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Itasca State Park.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Voyageurs National Park | 140 mi | 42°F | 33°F cooler | 27 in |
| Hennepin County | 182 mi | 48°F | +37°F warmer | 37 in |
| Mississippi River | 182 mi | 48°F | +37°F warmer | 37 in |
| Minneapolis | 182 mi | 48°F | +37°F warmer | 37 in |
| Tettegouche State Park | 188 mi | 43°F | about the same | 32 in |
What to pack, what to skip
- Layers - the daily swing is 66°F, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and December - historically the least comfortable months here.
Summary
Itasca State Park is a state park in Minnesota. Itasca State Park is known for the headwaters of the Mississippi.
Right now it is 48°F (9°C) in Itasca State Park with overcast. It feels like 45°F. Today runs from 42°F to 61°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.7/10 - excellent - go now.
The best time to visit Itasca State Park is June, July, August and September. The climate is subarctic. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 80°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 1°F.
Nearby highlights include Voyageurs National Park, Mississippi River and Tettegouche State Park.
In plain terms. Today is cooler than average for September. The forecast high of 61°F is 11.9°F below the 73°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 4 PM to 7 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. running is the strongest bet in Itasca State Park today at 9.8/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Weather in Itasca State Park right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 10:59 PM, Sep 22 local time.
Weekend outlook
🌦️ 59° / 54°
Light drizzle · 26% rain · wind 10 mph
☁️ 74° / 52°
Overcast · 26% rain · wind 9 mph
Things to do in Itasca State Park
Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around Itasca State Park.
Quick facts about Itasca State Park
| Type | State park |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| Country | United States |
| Continent | North America |
| Coordinates | 47°14′13.9″N 95°12′28.1″W (47.2372, -95.2078) |
| Established | 1891 |
| Known for | the headwaters of the Mississippi |
| Local time | 10:59 PM (UTC-05:00) |
| Best months | June, July, August and September |
| Climate | Subarctic |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Itasca State Park?
Itasca State Park is a state park in Minnesota. Its coordinates are 47.2372, -95.2078. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in Itasca State Park right now?
It is currently 48°F (9°C) with overcast. Humidity is 86% and wind is 4 mph.
When is the best time to visit Itasca State Park?
June, July, August and September offer the most comfortable conditions in Itasca State Park, which has a subarctic climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Itasca State Park in?
Itasca State Park observes America/Chicago (UTC-05:00). The local time is 10:59 PM.
What are the top things to do in Itasca State Park?
Popular options include Voyageurs National Park, Mississippi River and Tettegouche State Park.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (state-parks) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Official alerts | US National Weather Service. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated September 22, 2026 at 10:59 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
