Month guide · Minneapolis · United States
Minneapolis in November
What November is really like in Minneapolis: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
November is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 5°C (41°F), lows of -3°C (27°F), about 8 rainy days and roughly 9.5 hours of daylight. Cold and grey, with the first lasting snow often arriving late in the month; theatres and museums are the focus.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 5°C (41°F) / -3°C (27°F)
- Rainy days
- About 8
- Daylight
- About 9.5 hours
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in November
November is the 8th-warmest month in Minneapolis: days average 5°C (41°F) against a yearly average high of 12°C (54°F), and nights fall to about -3°C (27°F). Rain falls on roughly 8 of its 30 days. Compared with October (14°C (57°F)), November is cooler; by December highs drop to around -3°C (27°F).
- Sunrise (15 November)
- About 07:11
- Sunset (15 November)
- About 16:45
- Daylight
- About 9.5 hours
Autumn (September–November). Crisp, colourful September and October days with fewer crowds, turning cold and grey in November.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, November rates 2 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in June). That makes November one of the better-value months to book.
Events in November
November has no major recurring festival in Minneapolis, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in November
With cold days, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Neighbourhood · Northeast
Northeast arts and taprooms
Rent a bike or use a rideshare between taprooms; they are spread out across several neighbourhoods.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Low cost
- Art
- Food
- After dark
- Off the beaten path
Gallery · Loring Park
Walker Art Center
One of the leading contemporary art centres in the United States, the Walker shows modern and contemporary painting, sculpture, design and film, with a strong collection including works by Andy Warhol, Chuck Close and Frida Kahlo.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Art
- Rainy day
- Architecture
Museum · Whittier
Minneapolis Institute of Art (Mia)
Pick up a map and head for the Asian galleries and period rooms, which most first-time visitors miss.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Art
- History
- Rainy day
- Iconic
Museum · Mill District
Mill City Museum
Built into the burned-out ruins of the Washburn A Mill, once the largest flour mill in the world, this museum tells how Minneapolis became the milling capital of the world.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- History
- Kids
- Views
- Rainy day
What to pack
For highs near 5°C, lows near -3°C and 8 wet days: a warm coat, hat, gloves and thermal layers; shoes with good grip for icy pavements; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is November a good time to visit Minneapolis?
A quieter month with trade-offs. If your dates are flexible, June–September are better overall. Compare every month.
Minneapolis in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is November a good time to visit Minneapolis?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Cold and grey, with the first lasting snow often arriving late in the month; theatres and museums are the focus.
+How warm is Minneapolis in November?
Average highs are around 5°C (41°F) and lows around -3°C (27°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Minneapolis in November?
Expect rain on about 8 days of the month.