Monthly weather scores combine temperatures, sunshine, rain, and comfort signals to highlight when Minneapolisis at its most inviting, and when the weather is least cooperative.
Back to weather detailsOverall score 46.7%
Overall score 18.7%
A simple average of the Heat Seeker, Mild Moderate, and Sun And Dry scores.
The tables below rank months by score. Each month includes the long-term weather inputs behind the score: daytime and nighttime temperature, sunshine, rain, rainy-day share, humidity, wind, day length, and the score components for this travel style.
Monthly score trend
This chart shows how the score changes through the year, so the top and omitted months below have context.
Top months to visit
Higher scores mean months that better match this travel style.
1. September
Score 46.7%
2. May
Score 44.3%
3. July
Score 42.7%
Top months to omit
Lower scores mean months where the weather is least aligned with this travel style.
1. March
Score 18.7%
2. April
Score 19.0%
3. December
Score 20.0%
Heat Seeker Score is a composite score designed for those who crave hot, sunny weather with minimal rainfall. It prioritizes high temperatures and abundant sunshine.
The tables below rank months by score. Each month includes the long-term weather inputs behind the score: daytime and nighttime temperature, sunshine, rain, rainy-day share, humidity, wind, day length, and the score components for this travel style.
Monthly score trend
This chart shows how the score changes through the year, so the top and omitted months below have context.
Top months to visit
Higher scores mean months that better match this travel style.
1. July
Score 56.0%
2. August
Score 51.0%
3. June
Score 45.0%
Top months to omit
Lower scores mean months where the weather is least aligned with this travel style.
1. March
Score 13.0%
2. December
Score 14.0%
3. February
Score 15.0%
Mild Moderate Score is designed for those who prefer comfortable, temperate weather conditions. It favors moderate temperatures and balanced weather patterns.
The tables below rank months by score. Each month includes the long-term weather inputs behind the score: daytime and nighttime temperature, sunshine, rain, rainy-day share, humidity, wind, day length, and the score components for this travel style.
Monthly score trend
This chart shows how the score changes through the year, so the top and omitted months below have context.
Top months to visit
Higher scores mean months that better match this travel style.
1. May
Score 70.0%
2. September
Score 45.0%
3. October
Score 22.0%
Top months to omit
Lower scores mean months where the weather is least aligned with this travel style.
1. April
Score 10.0%
2. March
Score 13.0%
3. December
Score 13.0%
Sun And Dry Score maximizes sun exposure and minimizes all forms of precipitation. Temperature is secondary, preferring mild-to-warm conditions.
The tables below rank months by score. Each month includes the long-term weather inputs behind the score: daytime and nighttime temperature, sunshine, rain, rainy-day share, humidity, wind, day length, and the score components for this travel style.
Monthly score trend
This chart shows how the score changes through the year, so the top and omitted months below have context.
Top months to visit
Higher scores mean months that better match this travel style.
1. July
Score 54.0%
2. August
Score 52.0%
3. September
Score 51.0%
Top months to omit
Lower scores mean months where the weather is least aligned with this travel style.
1. March
Score 30.0%
2. April
Score 30.0%
3. December
Score 33.0%