Temperature
Pleasant by day, brisk at night.
70°Ftypical May high
Typical range
May climate
May in Minneapolis
United States · North America
Mild days with cool nights and some sun.
Some tradeoffs
Daytime high
70°F
Lows around 50°F
Rain
Several rainy days
Sun
10.5 h/day
Air feel
Very dry
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Several rainy days. About 12 wet days, the highest monthly average.
39%wet-day frequency
Precip amountWet-day chanceSnowfall
Sunshine
A mix of sunshine and cloud.
10.3 hMay sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Very dryMay Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid airVery humid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In May, afternoons feel about 59° and nights feel near 46°.
FrigidFreezingVery coldColdCoolComfortableWarmNight hours
Clear sky
Mostly cloudy skies this month.
40%May Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in May.
8 mphMay Light breeze
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical May day
May late afternoons are around 66°F, easing to about 64°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning58°F
Rain16%
Cloud60%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Best windowMidday65°F
Rain19%
Cloud65%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon66°F
Rain19%
Cloud68%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Early evening64°F
Rain18%
Cloud60%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Data tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24 | 10 | 1.0 | 6 | 6.0 | 75 |
| Feb | 29 | 13 | 1.1 | 5 | 7.3 | 73 |
| Mar | 42 | 25 | 2.1 | 8 | 8.4 | 68 |
| Apr | 57 | 38 | 3.3 | 11 | 9.1 | 62 |
| May | 70 | 50 | 4.2 | 12 | 10.3 | 62 |
| Jun | 79 | 61 | 4.4 | 12 | 11.7 | 66 |
| Jul | 83 | 65 | 3.4 | 10 | 12.7 | 69 |
| Aug | 80 | 62 | 4.0 | 10 | 11.4 | 72 |
| Sep | 74 | 55 | 3.2 | 9 | 9.6 | 71 |
| Oct | 59 | 42 | 2.6 | 8 | 7.2 | 69 |
| Nov | 43 | 29 | 1.7 | 7 | 5.9 | 73 |
| Dec | 29 | 16 | 1.5 | 7 | 5.0 | 77 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
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: Jun 1, 2026
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