Minneapolis
A friendly city of lakes and parks on the Mississippi, with the biggest mall in the US.
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What Minneapolis is like
Minneapolis is a friendly city of lakes and parks on the Mississippi, with a strong arts scene, long bright summers and very cold winters.
Don't miss
- 01Chain of LakesTrails and beaches around a string of city lakes.
- 02Minneapolis Sculpture GardenHome of the giant 'Spoonbridge and Cherry'.
- 03Mall of AmericaThe biggest shopping mall in the US, with a theme park inside.
- 04Stone Arch BridgeAn old railway bridge with views of St Anthony Falls.
Where to stay
- DowntownLinked by heated skyways in winter.
- North LoopConverted warehouses and restaurants.
Worth knowing
Downtown Minneapolis has around 9 miles of enclosed skyways, so you can cross the centre without going outside in winter.
Minnehaha Falls: a waterfall in the city
Photo: The Statue With The Dictionary · CC BY-SA 3.0
A waterfall in a city park, which freezes into a curtain of ice in winter.
Direct flights to Minneapolis from the UK
From the airlines' and Heathrow Airport's own timetables for October 2026 to September 2027. Pick an airport to see the exact days.
Weather in Minneapolis by month
Average daytime highs. The warmest months are June, July, August.
| Month | Day | Night | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -5° | -13° | – |
| February | -2° | -11° | – |
| March | 5° | -4° | – |
| April | 14° | 3° | – |
| May | 21° | 10° | – |
| June | 26° | 16° | – |
| July | 29° | 18° | – |
| August | 27° | 17° | – |
| September | 23° | 12° | – |
| October | 14° | 5° | – |
| November | 6° | -2° | – |
| December | -2° | -9° | – |
Long-term averages from the national weather service's station record, as compiled on Wikipedia (Minneapolis). This station doesn't publish a count of rainy days with at least 1mm, so we don't show one.
Before you go
- You need an approved ESTA (or a US visa) before you travel. Apply on the official ESTA website, esta.cbp.dhs.gov.
- Your passport must be valid for your whole stay.
From the Foreign Office's United States travel advice, checked on 16 October 2026. Rules change, so check it before you travel.