When to visit Minneapolis without the crowds
Minneapolis (Minnesota, United States) is calmest in January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October and December: fewer people and better prices. It gets busiest in August. Below is every month with crowds, temperatures and festivals.
Best months
May–Jun & Sep
When everyone heads home
The second week of September.
Tip
In winter, walk downtown through the Skyway, 15 km of enclosed walkways.
Month by month
| Month | Crowds | Avg. high | Festivals & holidays |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2/5 · calm | -4 °C (24 °F) | New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day |
| February | 2/5 · calm | -2 °C (28 °F) | Presidents Day |
| March | 1/5 · calm | 6 °C (42 °F) | |
| April | 1/5 · calm | 12 °C (54 °F) | |
| May | 2/5 · calm | 21 °C (69 °F) | Memorial Day |
| June | 2/5 · calm | 27 °C (80 °F) | Juneteenth National Independence Day |
| July | 3/5 · moderate | 28 °C (83 °F) | Independence Day |
| August | 4/5 · busy | 27 °C (80 °F) | Minnesota State Fair (late Aug–Sep) |
| September | 2/5 · calm | 23 °C (74 °F) | Labour Day |
| October | 2/5 · calm | 15 °C (58 °F) | |
| November | 3/5 · moderate | 6 °C (43 °F) | Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day |
| December | 2/5 · calm | -2 °C (29 °F) | Christmas Day |
Crowds are a relative index for each place: 1 is its calmest month and 5 its busiest. Temperatures: Copernicus ERA5, 2016–2025 average. How it works
Frequently asked questions
What is the best month to visit Minneapolis without the crowds?
The calmest month is usually March and April (crowds 1/5). In April the average high is 12 °C (54 °F). All the calm months: January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October and December.
When is Minneapolis most crowded?
The busiest season is August. The second week of September.
What is the weather like in Minneapolis?
Average highs range from -4 °C (24 °F) in January to 28 °C (83 °F) in July, from Copernicus ERA5 (2016–2025).
What festivals are there in Minneapolis?
The main ones: Minnesota State Fair (late Aug–Sep) (August).
More places in Minnesota
- Duluth & North Shore calm in February, March, April, May, October and December; busiest in July and August