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Minneapolis in August
Minneapolis edges cooler than July, with highs of 81°F (27°C), lows of 60°F (15°C) and about 4.2 in (107 mm) of rain.
August opens the best stretch on our comfort score, at 85/100 (2nd of 12).
- Avg high
- 81°F (27°C)
- Avg low
- 60°F (15°C)
- Rain
- 4.2 in (107 mm)
- Humidity
- 70%
- Cloud cover
- 49%
- Daylight
- ~13 h 53 min
- Comfort score
- 85/100 · Great
What August feels like
Days are warm, averaging 81°F (27°C), easy weather for being outside from morning to evening.
After dark, temperatures fall to about 60°F (15°C).
Some rain is likely, about 4.2 in (107 mm) in the month, so pack for a shower or two.
Plan around August
August is one of Minneapolis's best months on the climate data.
- Opens the best-scoring stretch on our comfort score: August & September.
- Comfort improves from 81/100 in July to 85/100.
- August sits inside the Jun – Oct window our Minnesota North Shore route recommends.
What to pack for August
- Light, breathable clotheshighs average 81°F
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hatstrong sun this month
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaabout 4.2 in of rain
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Minneapolis in August
August is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
Bde Maka Ska
Largest of the Chain of Lakes, with a 3-mile loop path, beaches and paddleboard rentals.
Why now Our curated notes say it's best summer morning.
Surly Brewing Co.
Big beer hall and patio from the brewery behind Minnesota's craft beer boom.
Minneapolis Institute of Art
Free encyclopedic museum with period rooms and strong Asian and American collections.
Spoon and Stable
Chef Gavin Kaysen's restaurant in a former North Loop horse stable.
Minnehaha Falls
53-foot waterfall in a city park with creek trails to the Mississippi.
Why now August scores 85/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Nearby in August
- Duluth in August~137 mi · highs 77°F, 3.5 in rain · 2°C (4°F) cooler by day, drier
- Decorah in August~137 mi · highs 80°F, 4.2 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Dubuque in August~215 mi · highs 82°F, 4.1 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Des Moines in August~235 mi · highs 85°F, 4.3 in rain · 3°C (5°F) warmer by day, about as wet
These averages also cover Downtown Minneapolis & the Riverfront and Minnehaha Falls.
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Minneapolis in August: quick answers
Is August a good time to visit Minneapolis?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 85/100. Expect highs of 81°F (27°C) and 4.2 in (107 mm) of rain. August is inside the Jun – Oct window our Minnesota North Shore route recommends.
How hot is Minneapolis in August?
Average highs are 81°F (27°C) and average lows 60°F (15°C), making it the 2nd-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Minneapolis in August?
Some: about 4.2 in (107 mm) of rain falls across August on average, the 3rd-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 33.1 in (840 mm).
What should I pack for Minneapolis in August?
Bring light, breathable clothes (highs average 81°F), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (strong sun this month), packable rain jacket or umbrella (about 4.2 in of rain) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
More on Minneapolis
Routes in season in August
- Minnesota North Shore Jun – Oct
Planning Minneapolis in August?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.