Best time to visit North Mankato, MN

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

The most comfortable travel window in North Mankato runs from July through September — 3 months of pleasant temperatures and modest rainfall.

January Cold
High
23.7°F
Low
5.7°F
Precip
0.99 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 2m

February Cold
High
28.6°F
Low
9.4°F
Precip
0.84 in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 14m

March Cold
High
40.9°F
Low
21.9°F
Precip
1.88 in

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

Daylight ≈ 11h 41m

April Cool
High
56.5°F
Low
33.9°F
Precip
3.31 in

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

Daylight ≈ 13h 14m

May Good
High
69.2°F
Low
47.0°F
Precip
4.20 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 34m

June Wet
High
78.8°F
Low
57.7°F
Precip
5.64 in

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

Daylight ≈ 15h 16m

July Good
High
81.9°F
Low
61.7°F
Precip
4.26 in

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

Daylight ≈ 15h 0m

August Good
High
79.5°F
Low
59.4°F
Precip
4.31 in

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

Daylight ≈ 13h 50m

September Excellent
High
73.6°F
Low
50.1°F
Precip
3.30 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 Cool
High
59.8°F
Low
37.4°F
Precip
2.37 in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 44m

November Cold
High
43.4°F
Low
24.7°F
Precip
1.65 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 22m

December Cold
High
28.6°F
Low
12.7°F
Precip
1.13 in

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

Daylight ≈ 8h 42m

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