The climate in Minneapolis during August can be summarized as hot and a little damp.
August is in the summer in Minneapolis and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 33°C (91°F), whilst at night 19°C (66°F) is normal.
Daytime temperature | 32.5°C 90.5°F |
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Nightly temperature | 19.1°C 66.4°F |
Average temperature | 25.8°C 78.4°F |
Daily sunshine | 11 hrs |
Avg rainfall | 81 mm 3.2 ins |
Rainy days | 8 days |
Sea temperature | 20.7°C 69.2°F |
Humidity | 64% |
Windspeed | 18.4kph 11 mph |
On average August is the 4th wettest month of the year in Minneapolis with around 81mm 3.2 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 11 hours of sunshine per day.
The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Minneapolis in August 2024.
Best places to visit in August
Hottest month: | July | 33.7°C 92.7°F |
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Driest month: | January | 17mm 0.7ins |
Sunniest month: | July | 12.2hrs |
Coldest month: | January | 3.4°C 38.1°F |
Wettest month: | May | 112mm 4.4ins |