Best time to visit Monticello, MN

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

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

January Cold
High
21.3°F
Low
2.7°F
Precip
0.69 in

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

Daylight ≈ 8h 55m

February Cold
High
26.5°F
Low
7.4°F
Precip
1.02 in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 10m

March Cold
High
39.2°F
Low
20.9°F
Precip
1.43 in

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

Daylight ≈ 11h 40m

April Cool
High
54.3°F
Low
34.6°F
Precip
2.57 in

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

Daylight ≈ 13h 17m

May Good
High
67.3°F
Low
46.6°F
Precip
4.23 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 41m

June Good
High
76.8°F
Low
56.8°F
Precip
4.41 in

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

Daylight ≈ 15h 24m

July Good
High
80.9°F
Low
61.2°F
Precip
4.33 in

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

Daylight ≈ 15h 8m

August Good
High
78.6°F
Low
58.7°F
Precip
4.50 in

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

Daylight ≈ 13h 55m

September Excellent
High
71.1°F
Low
50.5°F
Precip
3.39 in

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

Daylight ≈ 12h 18m

October Cool
High
56.6°F
Low
37.4°F
Precip
2.51 in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 41m

November Cold
High
40.3°F
Low
24.4°F
Precip
1.52 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 16m

December Cold
High
26.7°F
Low
10.9°F
Precip
1.14 in

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

Daylight ≈ 8h 33m

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