Minneapolis · August
Run in the morning.
Comfortable average high of 80°F, dipping to 63°F at night. Humidity rises with the sun — morning runs catch the driest, coolest window.
Avg high / low
80° / 63°F
Humidity
72%
Rain days
14/mo
Wind
10 mph
What August feels like in Minneapolis
Sunrise
06:16
Mid-month average
Sunset
20:16
Mid-month average
Time-of-day breakdown
Morning
Coolest, driest air of the day. The window before sunrise is the most reliable comfortable hour.
Midday
Mild but UV and traffic peak. Workable if you don't mind shifting your pace.
Evening
Warm and runnable. Crowded routes but the air's typically calm.
What to wear running in Minneapolis in August
The kit for August in Minneapolis: shorts and a short-sleeve are the standard kit, a water-resistant cap or jacket on standby.
August vs the surrounding months
vs July
-2° avg high
0 rain days
Minneapolis in July →
August
80°F avg high
14 rain days
Best: morning
vs September
+7° avg high
+1 rain days
Minneapolis in September →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best time of day to run in Minneapolis in August?+
Morning. Humidity rises with the sun — morning runs catch the driest, coolest window.
What's the average temperature in Minneapolis in August?+
Average high 80°F, average low 63°F.
How does August compare to surrounding months in Minneapolis?+
Compared to July (avg high 83°F), August is cooler. Compared to September (avg high 73°F), August is warmer.
Does it rain often in Minneapolis in August?+
Expect about 14 measurable rain days in August, on average.