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Minnesota weather in August

One place stands in for Minnesota here — these are Minneapolis's numbers, not a statewide average.

Based on 1 weather station, in Minneapolis. One station — Minneapolis; the lake country north of it runs colder still, especially once the winter nights set in.

Minneapolis & St. Paul

Highs near 81°, nights around 63°, and 4.3 in of rain in a typical August.

Place Highs / lows Wet days The short version
Minneapolis 81° / 63° 6 Summer eases off just as the fair takes over.

Each place above has its own page for the full story — what the month feels like, what to pack, and whether the timing is right.

Where to go in August, across the whole country ›