Best time to visit New Ulm, MN

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

The most comfortable travel window in New Ulm runs from July through October — 4 months of pleasant temperatures and modest rainfall.

January Cold
High
23.5°F
Low
7.0°F
Precip
0.67 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 1m

February Cold
High
28.6°F
Low
11.3°F
Precip
0.93 in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 13m

March Cold
High
41.4°F
Low
23.8°F
Precip
1.57 in

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

Daylight ≈ 11h 41m

April Cool
High
57.1°F
Low
36.0°F
Precip
2.94 in

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

Daylight ≈ 13h 15m

May Good
High
69.3°F
Low
48.5°F
Precip
4.07 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 35m

June Wet
High
78.8°F
Low
58.8°F
Precip
5.04 in

Frequent rain. Bring waterproof gear; outdoor plans need flexibility.

Daylight ≈ 15h 17m

July Good
High
82.2°F
Low
62.5°F
Precip
4.07 in

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

Daylight ≈ 15h 1m

August Excellent
High
79.8°F
Low
59.6°F
Precip
3.66 in

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

Daylight ≈ 13h 51m

September Excellent
High
73.4°F
Low
52.0°F
Precip
3.31 in

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

Daylight ≈ 12h 17m

October Good
High
59.6°F
Low
39.1°F
Precip
2.40 in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 44m

November Cold
High
42.7°F
Low
25.6°F
Precip
1.51 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 21m

December Cold
High
28.5°F
Low
13.3°F
Precip
0.90 in

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

Daylight ≈ 8h 41m

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