Minneapolis weather in May

May in Minneapolis: nice, rainy, with clean air — one of the best months to visit.

#2 of 12 months in Minneapolis · #156 of 604 destinations to visit in May · comfort 87/100 (tier A)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Minneapolis climate normals — May

Daytime high20°C / 68°F😎 nice
Nighttime low10°C / 50°F
Feels like (high)19°C / 66°F
Rainfall113 mm / 4.4 in🌧 rainy
Rainy days11 days
Humidity62%💧 humid
Dew point8°C / 47°F
Sunshine10.2 h/day
Daylight14.9 h
Wind18 km/h / 11 mph
Snowfall0.1 cm / 0 in
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 May — FAQ

Is May a good time to visit Minneapolis?
May in Minneapolis: nice, rainy, with clean air — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #2 of 12 months for Minneapolis on SeasonMap's comfort score (87/100).
What is the weather like in Minneapolis in May?
In May, Minneapolis averages a daily high of 20.2°C and a low of 9.8°C, with about 112.9 mm of rain over roughly 11.4 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Minneapolis in May?
Minneapolis has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 49 in May.

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