Minneapolis weather in October
October in Minneapolis: cool, a little rain, with clean air — a great time to visit.
#6 of 12 months in Minneapolis · #356 of 604 destinations to visit in October · comfort 73/100 (tier B)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Minneapolis climate normals — October
| Daytime high | 14°C / 57°F | 🙂 cool |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 7°C / 44°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 11°C / 52°F | |
| Rainfall | 74 mm / 2.9 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 9 days | |
| Humidity | 65% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 4°C / 39°F | |
| Sunshine | 7.4 h/day | |
| Daylight | 11 h | |
| Wind | 19 km/h / 12 mph | |
| Snowfall | 4.7 cm / 1.9 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 30 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Minneapolis in October — FAQ
- Is October a good time to visit Minneapolis?
- October in Minneapolis: cool, a little rain, with clean air — a great time to visit. It ranks #6 of 12 months for Minneapolis on SeasonMap's comfort score (73/100).
- What is the weather like in Minneapolis in October?
- In October, Minneapolis averages a daily high of 14°C and a low of 6.6°C, with about 74 mm of rain over roughly 9 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Minneapolis in October?
- Minneapolis has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 30 in October.
- Does it snow in Minneapolis in October?
- Minneapolis sees roughly 4.7 cm of snowfall in October.