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Minneapolis in July
Minneapolis's warmest month brings highs averaging 84°F (29°C), lows of 63°F (17°C) and about 3.7 in (94 mm) of rain.
It scores 81/100 for comfort, 4th of 12, which makes it a solid shoulder-season month.
- Avg high
- 84°F (29°C)
- Avg low
- 63°F (17°C)
- Rain
- 3.7 in (94 mm)
- Humidity
- 70%
- Cloud cover
- 46%
- Daylight
- ~15 h 06 min
- Comfort score
- 81/100 · Great
What July feels like
Highs settle around 84°F (29°C), warm enough for short sleeves most of the day.
Nights cool to an average low of 63°F (17°C).
Showers are part of the month, adding up to about 3.7 in (94 mm).
With about 15 h 06 min of daylight, evenings stay light late.
Plan around July
July is shoulder season: good weather, a step below the best months (August & September).
- Inside the wettest three-month stretch, May – July.
- Comfort improves from 78/100 in June to 81/100.
- July sits inside the Jun – Oct window our Minnesota North Shore route recommends.
What to pack for July
- Light, breathable clothes84°F afternoons
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hathigh UV on clear days
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaa shower or two is likely
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Minneapolis in July
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
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.
Stone Arch Bridge
1883 railroad bridge turned walkway over St. Anthony Falls on the Mississippi.
Why now July scores 81/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Indígena by Owamni
Sean Sherman's Indigenous kitchen, no dairy, wheat or cane sugar, now in the Guthrie Theater with river views.
Matt's Bar
Corner tavern claiming the original 'Jucy Lucy' cheese-stuffed burger.
Walker Art Center and Minneapolis Sculpture Garden
Contemporary art museum beside the free garden with the Spoonbridge and Cherry.
Nearby in July
- Duluth in July~137 mi · highs 78°F, 3.5 in rain · 3°C (6°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Decorah in July~137 mi · highs 83°F, 4.0 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Dubuque in July~215 mi · highs 84°F, 4.4 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, wetter
- Des Moines in July~235 mi · highs 87°F, 3.7 in rain · 2°C (4°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 July: quick answers
Is July a good time to visit Minneapolis?
It's a good shoulder-season choice, scoring 81/100 against a best of 88 in August & September. Expect highs of 84°F (29°C) and 3.7 in (94 mm) of rain. July is inside the Jun – Oct window our Minnesota North Shore route recommends.
How hot is Minneapolis in July?
Average highs are 84°F (29°C) and average lows 63°F (17°C), making it the warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Minneapolis in July?
Some: about 3.7 in (94 mm) of rain falls across July on average, the 4th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 33.1 in (840 mm).
What should I pack for Minneapolis in July?
Bring light, breathable clothes (84°F afternoons), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (high UV on clear days), packable rain jacket or umbrella (a shower or two is likely) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
More on Minneapolis
Routes in season in July
- Minnesota North Shore Jun – Oct
Planning Minneapolis in July?
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