What's weather like in Minneapolis, Minnesota?

Minneapolis is a medium sized city in Minnesota. The city offers a variety of entertainment options, has many parks and lakes, and is easily accessible. People from Minneapolis enjoy the outdoors, and take advantage of all the cities parks throughout the year. Although the winters are cold, you’ll find lots of outdoor recreation opportunities from hockey, to ice fishing, to snowmobiling.

The most important thing to be prepared for when moving to Minneapolis is winters. People often underestimate how cold it can get here, especially those who come from a warmer climate. I recommend purchasing a thick, heavy coat along with gloves, a warm hat, and snow boots upon your arrival.

A Minnesota Winter is not for the faint of heart. Last winter, Minneapolis, was one of several cities in the “Polar Vortex”, known for its dangerously, frigid temperatures. Although most Minnesotans have to grunt through the pain of winter, in summer, there are plenty of parks to hike, bike, walk, and enjoy the warmth. Another fun aspect of daily Minneapolis living, is the coffee shops. If you are a coffee or tea lover, there are so many new coffee shops popping up around the city.

It is very cold in winter; summers are hot and humid; there are many parks and trails and people love outdoor activities; downtown is boring, not much to do. Young people love to gather in Uptown, where the bars and the night clubs are found. There is also the Guthrie Theater and you can find many art galleries.