Hennepin County Travel Guide
Hennepin County travel guide: interactive map, live weather, best time to visit, things to do and nearby places.
Summary
Hennepin County is a county in Minnesota. Hennepin County is a county in the United States. It has a population of about 1.3 million.
Right now it is 49°F (9°C) in Hennepin County with overcast. It feels like 42°F. Today runs from 47°F to 58°F. Chance of precipitation is 45%. Sightseeing conditions score 7.3/10 - good conditions.
The best time to visit Hennepin County is May, July, August and September. The climate is continental. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 84°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 9°F.
Nearby highlights include Mississippi River, Itasca State Park, Tettegouche State Park and Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park.
In plain terms. Today is slightly cooler than average for October. The forecast high of 58°F is 4.5°F below the 62°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Hennepin County today at 9.1/10. 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.
Map of Hennepin County
Interactive map with nearby places. Switch between street, terrain and satellite views.
Coordinates: 44°58′40.1″N 93°15′54″W (44.9778, -93.265)
Weather in Hennepin County right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 6:49 AM, Oct 26 local time.
Weekend outlook
🌦️ 58° / 47°
Drizzle · 45% rain · wind 10 mph
🌦️ 54° / 43°
Drizzle · 61% rain · wind 9 mph
Quick facts about Hennepin County
| Type | County |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| Country | United States |
| Continent | North America |
| Coordinates | 44°58′40.1″N 93°15′54″W (44.9778, -93.265) |
| Population | 1.270.000 |
| Local time | 6:49 AM (UTC-05:00) |
| Best months | May, July, August and September |
| Climate | Continental |
Things to do in Hennepin County
Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around Hennepin County.
Best time to visit Hennepin County
Go in May, 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.
What to pack, what to skip
- Layers - the daily swing is 61°F, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
- A packable rain shell - 7 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and December - historically the least comfortable months here.
Explore Hennepin County
Every topic we hold for this place, and the same topic for the places around it.
Travel Guide for related places
Frequently asked questions
Where is Hennepin County?
Hennepin County is a county in Minnesota. Its coordinates are 44.9778, -93.265. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in Hennepin County right now?
It is currently 49°F (9°C) with overcast. Humidity is 74% and wind is 10 mph.
When is the best time to visit Hennepin County?
May, July, August and September offer the most comfortable conditions in Hennepin County, which has a continental climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Hennepin County in?
Hennepin County observes America/Chicago (UTC-05:00). The local time is 6:49 AM.
How many people live in Hennepin County?
Hennepin County has a population of approximately 1.3 million.
What are the top things to do in Hennepin County?
Popular options include Mississippi River, Itasca State Park, Tettegouche State Park, Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park and Voyageurs National Park.
Related articles
Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (us-counties) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Map tiles | OpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri. |
| Elevation | Open-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value. |
| 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 October 26, 2026 at 6:49 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
