Minneapolis · September
Run in the morning.
Comfortable average high of 73°F, dipping to 57°F at night. Humidity rises with the sun — morning runs catch the driest, coolest window.
Avg high / low
73° / 57°F
Humidity
72%
Rain days
13/mo
Wind
11 mph
What September feels like in Minneapolis
Sunrise
06:52
Mid-month average
Sunset
19:22
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 September
The kit for September in Minneapolis: shorts and a short-sleeve are the standard kit, a water-resistant cap or jacket on standby.
September vs the surrounding months
vs August
-7° avg high
-1 rain days
Minneapolis in August →
September
73°F avg high
13 rain days
Best: morning
vs October
+17° avg high
0 rain days
Minneapolis in October →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best time of day to run in Minneapolis in September?+
Morning. Humidity rises with the sun — morning runs catch the driest, coolest window.
What's the average temperature in Minneapolis in September?+
Average high 73°F, average low 57°F.
How does September compare to surrounding months in Minneapolis?+
Compared to August (avg high 80°F), September is cooler. Compared to October (avg high 57°F), September is warmer.
Does it rain often in Minneapolis in September?+
Expect about 13 measurable rain days in September, on average.