September · United States
Best time to visit Minneapolis in September Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Minneapolis in September
Average temperature 19°C, 51 mm of rain, about 16 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 67% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
September score
8.9/10
Ranked #1 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 19°C
- Rainfall
- 51 mm
- Humidity
- 67%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 16
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
September in Minneapolis scores 8.9/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - the single best month of the year. Expect around 19°C, 51 mm of rain, and roughly 16 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Minneapolis chains lakes, cycle paths and theatres around the Mississippi river in Minnesota.
September in Minneapolis tops the year's climate scores
Temperatures hover around 19°C (66°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
Budget for roughly 51 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 16 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12.3 hours of daylight to work around it.
On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Minneapolis at 8.9/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.
Budget for peak pricing, and crowds are moderate. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Minneapolis in September?
- In September, Minneapolis averages 19°C, 51 mm of rain, and about 16 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 8.9/10.
- Is September a good time to visit Minneapolis?
- September earns a 8.9/10 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 September?
- Expect about 51 mm of rain in September. Average humidity is 67% and there are about 16 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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