Minneapolis weather in August
August in Minneapolis: hot, rainy, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.
#4 of 12 months in Minneapolis · #255 of 604 destinations to visit in August · comfort 82/100 (tier A)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Minneapolis climate normals — August
| Daytime high | 27°C / 81°F | 🥵 hot |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 18°C / 65°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 29°C / 84°F | |
| Rainfall | 121 mm / 4.8 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 12 days | |
| Humidity | 68% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 16°C / 61°F | |
| Sunshine | 11.3 h/day | |
| Daylight | 14 h | |
| Wind | 16 km/h / 10 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 49 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Minneapolis in August — FAQ
- Is August a good time to visit Minneapolis?
- August in Minneapolis: hot, rainy, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #4 of 12 months for Minneapolis on SeasonMap's comfort score (82/100).
- What is the weather like in Minneapolis in August?
- In August, Minneapolis averages a daily high of 27.2°C and a low of 18.2°C, with about 120.8 mm of rain over roughly 11.6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Minneapolis in August?
- Minneapolis has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 49 in August.