August weather in Minneapolis, MN
The average temperature in Minneapolis in August is 71.0°F (61.9°F–80.1°F). Average precipitation: 4.45 inches.
August is a summer month in Minneapolis, and is warmer than the annual average of 45.8°F. Daily temperatures swing about 18.2°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 8 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 13h 53m. For travel, August is a comfortable month to visit.
Avg High
80.1°F
Avg Low
61.9°F
Precipitation
4.45 in
Daylight
13h 53m
August records in Minneapolis
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 1 | 99.0°F (2001) | 57.9°F (2013) | 0.97 in (2024) |
| August 2 | 97.0°F (1997) | 52.0°F (2009) | 3.97 in (2006) |
| August 3 | 95.0°F (2022) | 55.9°F (2018) | 0.94 in (1998) |
| August 4 | 97.0°F (2001) | 54.0°F (2017) | 1.58 in (2002) |
| August 5 | 106.0°F (2001) | 54.0°F (1994) | 1.70 in (2016) |
| August 6 | 105.1°F (2001) | 55.0°F (1993) | 1.87 in (2024) |
| August 7 | 105.1°F (2001) | 55.0°F (1993) | 1.28 in (1995) |
| August 8 | 96.1°F (2001) | 54.0°F (1994) | 1.57 in (2009) |
| August 9 | 98.1°F (1992) | 54.0°F (2024) | 2.35 in (1993) |
| August 10 | 98.1°F (2007) | 54.0°F (2004) | 1.49 in (1994) |
| August 11 | 93.9°F (2007) | 46.9°F (2004) | 4.85 in (2010) |
| August 12 | 93.9°F (1993) | 48.9°F (2004) | 1.04 in (2023) |
| August 13 | 91.9°F (2000) | 51.1°F (2004) | 1.32 in (1995) |
| August 14 | 98.1°F (2000) | 48.9°F (2014) | 1.70 in (2017) |
| August 15 | 96.1°F (2000) | 51.1°F (1992) | 1.01 in (1993) |
| August 16 | 91.9°F (2003) | 53.1°F (1992) | 0.61 in (2019) |
| August 17 | 91.0°F (2003) | 53.1°F (2012) | 1.78 in (2016) |
| August 18 | 97.0°F (2003) | 51.1°F (2002) | 2.23 in (2019) |
| August 19 | 95.0°F (2003) | 48.0°F (2004) | 1.70 in (2005) |
| August 20 | 93.0°F (1998) | 52.0°F (2004) | 2.68 in (1997) |
| August 21 | 90.0°F (1996) | 45.0°F (2004) | 1.78 in (2002) |
| August 22 | 90.0°F (2021) | 53.1°F (2005) | 2.82 in (1999) |
| August 23 | 95.0°F (2023) | 54.0°F (2004) | 1.02 in (1998) |
| August 24 | 96.1°F (1993) | 53.1°F (2008) | 1.28 in (2016) |
| August 25 | 96.1°F (2003) | 52.0°F (2008) | 1.70 in (2006) |
| August 26 | 96.1°F (2003) | 52.0°F (1992) | 1.58 in (2000) |
| August 27 | 97.0°F (1999) | 51.1°F (2013) | 1.90 in (2005) |
| August 28 | 91.0°F (2013) | 55.0°F (1992) | 1.32 in (2008) |
| August 29 | 90.0°F (2010) | 44.1°F (2007) | 1.08 in (2021) |
| August 30 | 93.9°F (1995) | 48.9°F (2009) | 1.36 in (1997) |
| August 31 | 91.0°F (1997) | 48.9°F (2009) | 0.60 in (2010) |