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Minneapolis in November
Minneapolis cools off: highs slip to 42°F (5°C), from 56°F in October, with lows of 25°F (-4°C) and about 1.3 in (33 mm) of rain or snow.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 51/100, 8th of 12.
- Avg high
- 42°F (5°C)
- Avg low
- 25°F (-4°C)
- Rain or snow
- 1.3 in (33 mm)
- Humidity
- 79%
- Cloud cover
- 63%
- Daylight
- ~9 h 18 min
- Comfort score
- 51/100 · Fair
What November feels like
Cool days top out near 42°F (5°C), better for brisk walks than lingering outside.
Average lows of 25°F (-4°C) mean frosty nights and icy mornings.
About 1.3 in (33 mm) of rain or snow falls in the month, and with lows well below freezing, much of it may come as snow.
Daylight is short, roughly 9 h 18 min mid-month, so start sightseeing early.
Plan around November
November sits mid-table; the best months are August & September.
- Freezing nights return: average lows drop to 25°F.
- Snow becomes likely from November, so check road and trail conditions.
- The drier spell starts: rain or snow falls to 1.3 in (33 mm) after 2.8 in (70 mm) in October.
- Comfort slips from 74/100 in October to 51/100.
- Our Minnesota North Shore route recommends Jun – Oct, so November falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for November
- Insulated jackethighs only 42°F
- Hat, gloves and thermal base layerslows around 25°F
- Insulated, waterproof bootssnow is likely on some days
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Minneapolis in November
Weather can go either way, so the picks below mix open-air spots with indoor backups.
Stone Arch Bridge
1883 railroad bridge turned walkway over St. Anthony Falls on the Mississippi.
Mill City Museum
Museum in the ruins of a flour mill, with an elevator ride through the building's history.
Matt's Bar
Corner tavern claiming the original 'Jucy Lucy' cheese-stuffed burger.
Indígena by Owamni
Sean Sherman's Indigenous kitchen, no dairy, wheat or cane sugar, now in the Guthrie Theater with river views.
Surly Brewing Co.
Big beer hall and patio from the brewery behind Minnesota's craft beer boom.
Nearby in November
- Duluth in November~137 mi · highs 39°F, 1.6 in rain or snow · 2°C (3°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Decorah in November~137 mi · highs 43°F, 1.7 in rain or snow · 1°C (2°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Dubuque in November~215 mi · highs 46°F, 2.1 in rain · 3°C (5°F) warmer by day, wetter
- Des Moines in November~235 mi · highs 49°F, 1.7 in rain · 4°C (7°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 November: quick answers
Is November a good time to visit Minneapolis?
It's middling, scoring 51/100. The best months are August & September, at up to 88. Expect highs of 42°F (5°C) and 1.3 in (33 mm) of rain or snow. Our Minnesota North Shore route recommends Jun – Oct, so November is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Minneapolis in November?
Average highs are 42°F (5°C) and average lows 25°F (-4°C), making it the 5th-coldest month by daytime highs, with nights below freezing on average.
Does it snow a lot in Minneapolis in November?
Not much: about 1.3 in (33 mm) of rain or snow falls across November on average, the 3rd-driest month of the year. With temperatures this low, much of it may fall as snow. The annual total is about 33.1 in (840 mm).
What should I pack for Minneapolis in November?
Bring insulated jacket (highs only 42°F), hat, gloves and thermal base layers (lows around 25°F), insulated, waterproof boots (snow is likely on some days) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
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