Early autumn · Weather & things to do
Minneapolis in September
Minneapolis cools off: highs slip to 73°F (23°C), from 81°F in August, with lows of 51°F (11°C) and about 3.5 in (89 mm) of rain.
At 88/100 for comfort (the top score of the year), it's one of the best months to visit.
- Avg high
- 73°F (23°C)
- Avg low
- 51°F (11°C)
- Rain
- 3.5 in (89 mm)
- Humidity
- 71%
- Cloud cover
- 49%
- Daylight
- ~12 h 18 min
- Comfort score
- 88/100 · Great
What September feels like
Warm afternoons near 73°F (23°C) make long days outdoors easy.
Mornings start much cooler: lows average 51°F (11°C), about 12°C (22°F) below the afternoon high.
Showers are part of the month, adding up to about 3.5 in (89 mm).
Plan around September
September is one of Minneapolis's best months on the climate data.
- Last warm month for a while: October highs fall to 56°F.
- Last of the best-scoring months: by October, the score drops to 74/100.
- Comfort improves from 85/100 in August to 88/100.
- September sits inside the Jun – Oct window our Minnesota North Shore route recommends.
What to pack for September
- Light, breathable clothes73°F afternoons
- A warm layer for eveningsnights drop to 51°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaa shower or two is likely
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Minneapolis in September
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Stone Arch Bridge
1883 railroad bridge turned walkway over St. Anthony Falls on the Mississippi.
Why now September scores 88/100 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.
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.
Surly Brewing Co.
Big beer hall and patio from the brewery behind Minnesota's craft beer boom.
Nearby in September
- Duluth in September~137 mi · highs 69°F, 3.2 in rain · 3°C (5°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Decorah in September~137 mi · highs 73°F, 4.0 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Dubuque in September~215 mi · highs 76°F, 3.9 in rain · 1°C (2°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Des Moines in September~235 mi · highs 78°F, 3.4 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 September: quick answers
Is September a good time to visit Minneapolis?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 88/100. Expect highs of 73°F (23°C) and 3.5 in (89 mm) of rain. September is inside the Jun – Oct window our Minnesota North Shore route recommends.
How hot is Minneapolis in September?
Average highs are 73°F (23°C) and average lows 51°F (11°C), making it the 4th-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Minneapolis in September?
Some: about 3.5 in (89 mm) of rain falls across September on average, the 5th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 33.1 in (840 mm).
What should I pack for Minneapolis in September?
Bring light, breathable clothes (73°F afternoons), a warm layer for evenings (nights drop to 51°F), 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 September
- Minnesota North Shore Jun – Oct
Planning Minneapolis in September?
Share this September plan with your group, poll everyone on dates and keep the packing list in one place.