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 high | 20°C / 68°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 10°C / 50°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 19°C / 66°F | |
| Rainfall | 113 mm / 4.4 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 11 days | |
| Humidity | 62% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 8°C / 47°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.2 h/day | |
| Daylight | 14.9 h | |
| Wind | 18 km/h / 11 mph | |
| Snowfall | 0.1 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.