What November feels like in Minneapolis
In Minneapolis, November brings late autumn. Daytime temperatures stay cold, and a warm coat is needed even in the middle of the day. The gap between afternoon and night is small, so nights hover around freezing, so frost is common and the temperature hardly changes after dark. The air is damp, which makes cool temperatures feel colder, particularly in wind.
Rain in Minneapolis in November
Rain turns up now and then — about one day in 4. Each rainy day adds about 6 mm (0.2 in), a proper wetting rather than a sprinkle. That is lighter than the city's yearly norm of about 8.2 mm per rainy day. It is among the three driest months of the year.
Daylight and sunshine in November
On 15 November the sun rises at about 7:10 am and sets around 4:46 pm local time, giving 9 h 36 min of daylight. Compared with mid-October, the day has lost 1 h 27 min. Measured sunshine covers about 63% of the daylight — there are plenty of bright spells.
How November compares to the rest of the year
In Minneapolis's temperature order, November sits as the 5th coolest month. Afternoons run 8.4°C (15.1°F) cooler than in October, with 34 mm less rain. The cooling trend carries on into December. December averages a high of -2.2°C (28°F).
Who November suits
- Sightseeing: less ideal — it is cold for long walks.
- Parks & outdoor: less ideal — too cool to sit outside for long.
Tips for visiting Minneapolis in November
Warm Layers
A proper winter coat, with gloves and a hat for early starts.
Quick questions
How warm is Minneapolis in November?
Expect around 5.8°C (42.4°F) in the afternoon and -1.7°C (28.9°F) at night, which most visitors would call cold.
Does it rain a lot in Minneapolis in November?
Only moderately: roughly 7 wet days and 42 mm, usually moderate rain.
What should I wear in Minneapolis in November?
Based on the averages: warm layers. Evenings feel similar to the day, so the same clothes work from morning to night.
Is November or December better for visiting Minneapolis?
On our 12-month climate ranking, November comes out ahead (#8 of 12 vs #12). December is cooler and has more rainy days.