Minnesota weather in October
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 58°, nights around 41°, and 2.6 in of rain in a typical October.
| Place | Highs / lows | Wet days | Snow | The short version |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis | 58° / 41° | 5 | 0.8 in | River bluffs turn, then the first hard frost lands. |
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.