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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.

Where to go in October, across the whole country ›