Cooler Start to the Week, Brighter Skies by Tuesday Across Minnesota

September 20, 2026

Minnesota is looking at a cooler three-day stretch, with plenty of clouds to start the period before brighter skies return by Tuesday. Northern Minnesota stays the coolest and windiest, central Minnesota holds in the 60s with gradual improvement, and southern Minnesota sees the best chance for a few showers Monday before conditions improve again Tuesday.

Northern Minnesota

Northern Minnesota will be mainly cloudy and windy Sunday, with highs around 60 degrees and lows near 47. Monday stays breezy, but sunshine returns with highs near 58. Tuesday looks bright but cool, with sunshine continuing and highs again around 58 degrees.

Central Minnesota

Central Minnesota will be mostly cloudy Sunday with highs near 66 and lows around 47. Monday brings variable cloudiness and cooler temperatures, with highs near 61. By Tuesday, skies turn mostly sunny, and temperatures rebound slightly with highs around 63 degrees.

Southern Minnesota

Southern Minnesota will be mostly cloudy Sunday with highs near 67 and lows around 49. Monday turns cooler, with variable cloudiness and a couple of showers possible, especially in the Rochester area, with highs near 59. Tuesday brings a better mix of clouds and sun, along with highs around 64 degrees.

Overall, Sunday will be mostly cloudy statewide, with the coolest and windiest conditions in the north. Monday stays cool, and southern Minnesota picks up the best chance for a few showers. Tuesday looks like the best day of the three-day stretch, with more sunshine returning across the state.