Minneapolis Weather Forecast
Minneapolis weather: 58°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Snow forecast for Minneapolis
No snow is in the current forecast window for Minneapolis.
0 of the next 16 nights are forecast to reach freezing.
Historically, average lows drop below freezing in January, February, March, November and December.
16-day forecast for Minneapolis
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Sep 18 | 🌧️ Heavy rain | 62° / 58° | 86% · 1,5 in | 11 mph | 1 |
| Sat, Sep 19 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 60° / 57° | 30% · 0,0 in | 9 mph | 1 |
| Sun, Sep 20 | ☁️ Overcast | 71° / 56° | 8% | 13 mph | 5 |
| Mon, Sep 21 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 59° / 53° | 10% · 0,0 in | 9 mph | 1 |
| Tue, Sep 22 | ☁️ Overcast | 68° / 53° | 4% | 7 mph | 5 |
| Wed, Sep 23 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 70° / 49° | 3% | 7 mph | 5 |
| Thu, Sep 24 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 73° / 53° | 8% | 5 mph | 5 |
| Fri, Sep 25 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 76° / 56° | 6% | 8 mph | 5 |
| Sat, Sep 26 | ☁️ Overcast | 74° / 56° | 9% | 12 mph | 4 |
| Sun, Sep 27 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 69° / 63° | 14% · 0,0 in | 10 mph | 1 |
| Mon, Sep 28 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 65° / 56° | 18% · 0,0 in | 10 mph | 3 |
| Tue, Sep 29 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 69° / 51° | 23% | 10 mph | 5 |
| Wed, Sep 30 | ☀️ Clear sky | 67° / 48° | 20% | 9 mph | 5 |
| Thu, Oct 1 | ☁️ Overcast | 71° / 53° | 35% | 9 mph | 5 |
| Fri, Oct 2 | ☁️ Overcast | 69° / 58° | 25% | 10 mph | 3 |
| Sat, Oct 3 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | 17% | -- | — |
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° | 9° | 0,5 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 32° | 15° | 0,7 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| March | 46° | 27° | 2,7 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| April | 56° | 37° | 3,9 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| May | 70° | 49° | 5,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 78° | 60° | 7,3 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| July | 84° | 66° | 4,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 81° | 63° | 2,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 77° | 58° | 3,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 62° | 45° | 3,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 44° | 30° | 1,5 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 31° | 18° | 1,9 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Continental. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
What to pack, what to skip
- Layers - the daily swing is 56°F, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
- If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and December - historically the least comfortable months here.
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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 58°F (15°C) with overcast. Humidity is 94% and wind is 3 mph.
When is the best time to visit Minneapolis?
July, August and September 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 10:42 AM.
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 September 18, 2026 at 10:42 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
