Best time to visit Duluth, MN

A month-by-month travel weather guide based on NOAA 30-year climate normals.

The most comfortable travel window in Duluth runs from May through September — 5 months of pleasant temperatures and modest rainfall.

January Cold
High
20.8°F
Low
4.3°F
Precip
in

Winter weather. Plan around weather; good for snow sports if applicable.

Daylight ≈ 8h 44m

February Cold
High
25.7°F
Low
8.0°F
Precip
in

Winter weather. Plan around weather; good for snow sports if applicable.

Daylight ≈ 10h 4m

March Cold
High
34.7°F
Low
18.6°F
Precip
in

Winter weather. Plan around weather; good for snow sports if applicable.

Daylight ≈ 11h 39m

April Cool
High
45.3°F
Low
30.8°F
Precip
in

Mild but on the chilly side. Pack a jacket; great for hiking and city walks.

Daylight ≈ 13h 21m

May Good
High
56.1°F
Low
40.8°F
Precip
in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 14h 50m

June Good
High
66.2°F
Low
49.0°F
Precip
in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 15h 36m

July Excellent
High
75.2°F
Low
57.7°F
Precip
in

Sweet spot — comfortable highs in the 65-80°F range, mild nights, low rain. Ideal for nearly any outdoor plan.

Daylight ≈ 15h 18m

August Excellent
High
74.4°F
Low
59.5°F
Precip
in

Sweet spot — comfortable highs in the 65-80°F range, mild nights, low rain. Ideal for nearly any outdoor plan.

Daylight ≈ 14h 1m

September Excellent
High
66.2°F
Low
50.8°F
Precip
in

Sweet spot — comfortable highs in the 65-80°F range, mild nights, low rain. Ideal for nearly any outdoor plan.

Daylight ≈ 12h 19m

October Cool
High
52.1°F
Low
38.5°F
Precip
in

Mild but on the chilly side. Pack a jacket; great for hiking and city walks.

Daylight ≈ 10h 37m

November Cold
High
38.8°F
Low
25.9°F
Precip
in

Winter weather. Plan around weather; good for snow sports if applicable.

Daylight ≈ 9h 7m

December Cold
High
26.7°F
Low
12.8°F
Precip
in

Winter weather. Plan around weather; good for snow sports if applicable.

Daylight ≈ 8h 21m

Looking for similar climates? See Duluth's climate twins. Or jump straight to the full climate profile.