Temperature
Cold by day, freezing at night.
Brainerd is usually most comfortable in August and September. Typical daytime highs range from 20–80°F across the year. Rain varies by season.

Cold by day, freezing at night.
Some precipitation is expected this month.
A mix of sunshine and cloud.
Humidity is rarely noticeable in the cool air.
In November, afternoons feel about 27° and nights feel near 19°.
Mostly cloudy skies this month.
Calm winds are typical in November.
November late afternoons are around 35°F, easing to about 33°F in early evening.
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 20 | 5 | 0.8 | 5 | 6.0 | 77 |
| Feb | 26 | 9 | 0.8 | 5 | 7.3 | 73 |
| Mar | 38 | 21 | 1.5 | 7 | 8.5 | 69 |
| Apr | 53 | 34 | 2.7 | 9 | 9.5 | 63 |
| May | 67 | 48 | 3.6 | 12 | 10.4 | 63 |
| Jun | 76 | 58 | 4.3 | 13 | 11.7 | 68 |
| Jul | 80 | 63 | 4.0 | 11 | 12.7 | 71 |
| Aug | 78 | 60 | 3.3 | 10 | 11.3 | 73 |
| Sep | 70 | 52 | 3.1 | 10 | 9.4 | 72 |
| Oct | 54 | 39 | 2.7 | 9 | 6.9 | 72 |
| Nov | 38 | 26 | 1.6 | 6 | 5.5 | 74 |
| Dec | 25 | 12 | 1.1 | 5 | 4.8 | 78 |
Similar climates
Want a side-by-side climate view? Compare Brainerd with New York City.
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Aug 27, 2026
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