Month guide · Minneapolis · United States
Minneapolis in September
What September 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
September is one of the best months to visit Minneapolis. Expect average highs of 22°C (72°F), lows of 11°C (52°F), about 9 rainy days and roughly 12.5 hours of daylight. Often the best month: warm days, cool nights, fewer bugs and the first autumn colour by late September.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 22°C (72°F) / 11°C (52°F)
- Rainy days
- About 9
- Daylight
- About 12.5 hours
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in September
September is the 4th-warmest month in Minneapolis: days average 22°C (72°F) against a yearly average high of 12°C (54°F), and nights fall to about 11°C (52°F). Rain falls on roughly 9 of its 30 days. Compared with August (27°C (81°F)), September is cooler; by October highs drop to around 14°C (57°F).
- Sunrise (15 September)
- About 06:51
- Sunset (15 September)
- About 19:25
- Daylight
- About 12.5 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, September rates 3 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in June). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in September
- Minnesota State Fair ends on Labor Day
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in September
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
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
Experience · Bloomington
Mall of America
The largest shopping mall in the United States has around 500 shops plus Nickelodeon Universe, an indoor theme park with roller coasters under a skylit roof, the SEA LIFE Minnesota aquarium and mini golf.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Shopping
- Rainy day
- Iconic
Experience · Downtown
First Avenue
Look for Prince's gold star on the outside wall, and check the calendar for gigs at both the main room and 7th St Entry.
- Time needed
- An evening
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- After dark
- Iconic
- History
Historic site · Chanhassen
Paisley Park
Prince's home, studio complex and private estate, about 30 km southwest of downtown, is open for guided tours of his recording studios, sound stage and memorabilia including stage costumes and instruments.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Expensive
- History
- Iconic
- Rainy day
What to pack
For highs near 22°C, lows near 11°C and 9 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is September a good time to visit Minneapolis?
One of the best months to visit Minneapolis, with a notable event on the calendar. The other best months are June–August. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is September a good time to visit Minneapolis?
It is one of the best months to visit Minneapolis. Often the best month: warm days, cool nights, fewer bugs and the first autumn colour by late September.
+How warm is Minneapolis in September?
Average highs are around 22°C (72°F) and lows around 11°C (52°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Minneapolis in September?
Expect rain on about 9 days of the month.