Planning a trip to Minneapolis in August? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +27°C and approximately 6 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 10 rainy days and 106 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
☀️
+27°C
Avg. max. temperature
+6°C
Min.
+38°C
Max.
106 mm
Total precipitation
69%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
6 ☀️
Sunny Days
9 ⛅️
Cloudy
10 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Minneapolis has good weather in August.
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Average temperature in Minneapolis in August
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Minneapolis for August based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +37°C during the day to a minimum of +12°C during the night, the temperature in August averages around +29°C.
The average maximum temperature goes down 4% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +30°C to +29°C.
Is Minneapolis warm or cold in August?
Minneapolis is typically warm in August.
Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +29°C to +27°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +18°C to +17°C.
It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.
August is one of the warmest months in Minneapolis, here is the comparison with other months:
Climate in Minneapolis in August
Minneapolis weather looks like this, on average, in August and the surrounding months.
July
August
September
Avg. temperature
+29°C
+27°C
+23°C
Min. temperature
+9°C
+6°C
-1°C
Max. temperature
+39°C
+38°C
+37°C
Rainfall
97 mm
106 mm
87 mm
Wind
3 m/s
3 m/s
3 m/s
Humidity
66%
69%
69%
Air pressure
1013 HPa
1014 HPa
1015 HPa
Sunny days
5
6
8
Cloudy days
9
9
9
Rainy days
10
10
10
Snowy days
0
0
0
August weather is still as good as in July.It’s getting colder in August. From +29°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +27°C.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 97 mm to 106 mm.Humidity rises from 66% to 69%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during August, staying around 3 m/s.The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in August, from 5 to 6.
September brings much the same weather, it remains good.
Wind speed in Minneapolis in August based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 7 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Minneapolis is gradually increasing during August, going from 3 m/s to 5 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during August in Minneapolis based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 55% chance of rain on an average day in August, with total rainfall of approximately 137 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 77 mm, which is considered heavy rain.August is a pretty wet month with over 17 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
August is one of the rainiest months in Minneapolis, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Minneapolis wettest month is June, where a typical day has a 37% chance of precipitation and 109 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 3% chance of precipitation and 2 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last August in Minneapolis?
This is the weather in Minneapolis in August 2024:
1 August
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+30°C
2 August
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+32°C
3 August
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+34°C
4 August
☁️
+33°C
5 August
☁️
+29°C
6 August
🌧️
+27°C
7 August
☁️
+28°C
8 August
☀️
+29°C
9 August
☀️
+27°C
10 August
☁️
+26°C
11 August
🌧️
+30°C
12 August
☀️
+27°C
13 August
🌧️
+26°C
14 August
🌫️
+21°C
15 August
☀️
+27°C
16 August
☀️
+30°C
17 August
🌧️
+28°C
18 August
☀️
+26°C
19 August
🌧️
+33°C
20 August
☀️
+31°C
21 August
☁️
+26°C
22 August
☀️
+37°C
23 August
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+36°C
24 August
☀️
+32°C
25 August
☀️
+31°C
26 August
☀️
+29°C
27 August
☁️
+25°C
28 August
☀️
+30°C
29 August
☀️
+28°C
30 August
☀️
+27°C
31 August
☀️
+29°C
In August 2024 Minneapolis had 17 sunny days, 8 cloudy days, and 5 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +29°C, with an absolute maximum of +37°C and a minimum of +21°C. The average humidity was 71%, with a maximum of 96% and a minimum of 37%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 11 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in August?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Minneapolis climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Minneapolis in August has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1996 (+11°C) and the highest in 2012 (+16°C). The driest year was 1988 with only 433 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2023 with 1263 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Minneapolis in August:
Is August a good time to visit Minneapolis?
August is a really good time to go to Minneapolis. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Minneapolis.
Can you sunbathe in Minneapolis in August?
August is warm in Minneapolis. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.
Is Minneapolis rainy in August?
Minneapolis is often rainy in August. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Minneapolis in August?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Minneapolis in August, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Minneapolis, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.
