Minneapolis Weather Forecast
Minneapolis weather: 54°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Minneapolis is a city in Minnesota. Minneapolis is known for Lakes, arts and the Mall of America. It has a population of about 430.000.
Right now it is 54°F (12°C) in Minneapolis with overcast. It feels like 53°F. Today runs from 53°F to 66°F. Chance of precipitation is 78%. Sightseeing conditions score 7.4/10 - good conditions.
The best time to visit Minneapolis is July, August, September and October. 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 8°F.
Nearby highlights include Mississippi River, Itasca State Park, Tettegouche State Park and Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park.
In plain terms. Today is about average for October. The forecast high of 66°F is in line with the 64°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 12 PM to 3 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Minneapolis today at 9.7/10. Gusts to 34 mph will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Weather in Minneapolis right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 3:31 PM, Oct 28 local time.
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Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Minneapolis
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Oct 28 | 🌦️ Light showers | 66° / 53° | 78% · 0,5 in | 15 mph | 2 |
| Thu, Oct 29 | ☁️ Overcast | 55° / 43° | 0% | 7 mph | 3 |
| Fri, Oct 30 | ☁️ Overcast | 59° / 45° | 1% | 7 mph | 3 |
| Sat, Oct 31 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 56° / 50° | 29% · 0,1 in | 8 mph | 2 |
| Sun, Nov 1 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 56° / 54° | 15% · 0,1 in | 7 mph | 1 |
| Mon, Nov 2 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 57° / 54° | 41% · 0,0 in | 13 mph | 1 |
| Tue, Nov 3 | 🌦️ Light rain | 56° / 53° | 48% · 0,9 in | 15 mph | 0 |
| Wed, Nov 4 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 59° / 52° | 37% · 0,1 in | 8 mph | 2 |
| Thu, Nov 5 | ☁️ Overcast | 53° / 44° | 21% | 13 mph | 3 |
| Fri, Nov 6 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 50° / 39° | 9% | 9 mph | 3 |
| Sat, Nov 7 | ☁️ Overcast | 53° / 40° | 11% | 9 mph | 3 |
| Sun, Nov 8 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 58° / 42° | 12% | 11 mph | 3 |
| Mon, Nov 9 | ☁️ Overcast | 60° / 47° | 13% | 10 mph | 2 |
| Tue, Nov 10 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 55° / 50° | 16% · 0,1 in | 10 mph | 1 |
| Wed, Nov 11 | ☁️ Overcast | 50° / 41° | 7% | 11 mph | 2 |
| Thu, Nov 12 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | 23% | -- | — |
Climate in Minneapolis 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 | 23° | 8° | 0,5 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 32° | 15° | 0,7 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| March | 46° | 26° | 2,7 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| April | 56° | 37° | 3,9 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| May | 70° | 49° | 5,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 78° | 60° | 7,3 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| July | 84° | 65° | 4,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 81° | 62° | 3,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 76° | 58° | 2,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 64° | 46° | 1,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 44° | 30° | 1,5 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 32° | 17° | 1,9 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Continental. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Weather map for Minneapolis
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Air quality and pollen in Minneapolis
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
Best time to visit Minneapolis
Go in July, August, September and October. 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.
Explore Minneapolis
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Minneapolis?
Minneapolis is a city in Minnesota. Its coordinates are 44.9778, -93.265. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in Minneapolis right now?
It is currently 54°F (12°C) with overcast. Humidity is 96% and wind is 3 mph.
When is the best time to visit Minneapolis?
July, August, September and October offer the most comfortable conditions in Minneapolis, which has a continental climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Minneapolis in?
Minneapolis observes America/Chicago (UTC-05:00). The local time is 3:31 PM.
How many people live in Minneapolis?
Minneapolis has a population of approximately 430.000.
What are the top things to do in Minneapolis?
Popular options include Mississippi River, Itasca State Park, Tettegouche State Park, Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park and Voyageurs National Park.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-us) - 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 October 28, 2026 at 3:31 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
