May · United States
Best time to visit Minneapolis in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Minneapolis in May
Average temperature 16°C, 106 mm of rain, about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 70% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
8.2/10
Ranked #2 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 16°C
- Rainfall
- 106 mm
- Humidity
- 70%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 26
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
May in Minneapolis scores 8.2/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - one of the top 12-month picks (#2). Expect around 16°C, 106 mm of rain, and roughly 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Minneapolis chains lakes, cycle paths and theatres around the Mississippi river in Minnesota.
May in Minneapolis — reliably good (2nd best month)
Temperatures hover around 16°C (60°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
106 mm of rain makes this a wet month here, though with about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine there is still bright weather between the fronts.
That is 8.2/10 on the same scale — 2nd of 12 months, versus 8.9/10 for the best month here.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Minneapolis in May?
- In May, Minneapolis averages 16°C, 106 mm of rain, and about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 8.2/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Minneapolis?
- May earns a 8.2/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Minneapolis in May?
- Expect about 106 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 70% and there are about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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