Best time to visit Owatonna, MN

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

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

January Cold
High
22.2°F
Low
5.1°F
Precip
0.87 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 3m

February Cold
High
26.8°F
Low
9.2°F
Precip
0.89 in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 14m

March Cold
High
39.6°F
Low
21.8°F
Precip
1.99 in

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

Daylight ≈ 11h 41m

April Cool
High
55.3°F
Low
34.2°F
Precip
3.18 in

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

Daylight ≈ 13h 14m

May Good
High
67.7°F
Low
46.6°F
Precip
4.61 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 34m

June Wet
High
78.3°F
Low
58.0°F
Precip
5.28 in

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

Daylight ≈ 15h 15m

July Good
High
81.7°F
Low
62.0°F
Precip
4.79 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 60m

August Good
High
79.4°F
Low
59.6°F
Precip
4.84 in

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

Daylight ≈ 13h 50m

September Excellent
High
72.8°F
Low
51.4°F
Precip
3.80 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
58.7°F
Low
37.9°F
Precip
2.48 in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 45m

November Cold
High
41.6°F
Low
25.1°F
Precip
1.65 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 23m

December Cold
High
27.9°F
Low
12.7°F
Precip
1.08 in

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

Daylight ≈ 8h 42m

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