Minneapolis is greeting Saturday with sunny skies and a high near 73°F — one of those rare June days that simply asks you to go outside. A cold front has already cleared the Twin Cities metro, the National Weather Service confirms, leaving behind a drier, cooler airmass and west-northwest winds of 5 to 15 mph. If you’ve been waiting for a perfect day to hit the lakes, head to Target Field, or fire up the grill, today is it.
Today’s Setup
Sunshine dominates all day. The National Weather Service notes that relative humidity will drop to near 30% this afternoon — that post-frontal crispness you’ll notice stepping outside. Temps run 5 to 7 degrees below the mid-June normal of the upper 70s, which honestly makes it more comfortable. Tonight, clouds partly return with a low around 51°F and northwest winds picking up to 10–15 mph with gusts as high as 25 mph. If you have a pop-up canopy tent with weights set up in the backyard, take a minute to secure it before the evening rolls in.
Best Window To Be Outside
All day is excellent, but late morning through mid-afternoon is the sweet spot. Think Minnehaha Falls, Bde Maka Ska (Lake Calhoun), or a long ride along the Midtown Greenway. The 51°F overnight low makes Saturday evening mild and pleasant for heading downtown to a show or ballgame.
Twins Baseball and Tonight’s Events
The Minnesota Twins host the St. Louis Cardinals at Target Field today (June 13) and Sunday (June 14). Both games will be played under clear blue skies with temps in the upper 60s at first pitch and a manageable breeze — as good as outdoor baseball gets in this city. Gear up with a Minnesota Twins jersey or a Minnesota Twins fitted cap, and Find tickets on StubHub if you still need seats.
On the concert side, Trey Anastasio plays the Orpheum Theatre tonight — a legendary guitarist in a classic Minneapolis venue. Grab a Trey Anastasio t-shirt and Get tickets on SeatGeek before showtime. Also tonight, The Wallflowers bring their roots-rock catalog to First Avenue.
Perfect Grilling Weather
73°F, low humidity, and wall-to-wall sunshine is about as close to ideal backyard weather as you’ll get in June. Fire up the grill for burgers, steaks, or grilled chicken with corn on the cob. A Father’s Day grilling set is a timely pick with the holiday just around the corner. Keep an instant-read meat thermometer close for perfect doneness every time, and give the grates a once-over with a grill brush and scraper set before you light up. Need ingredients? You can order groceries on Amazon and have everything for tonight’s dinner delivered to your door.
Next Few Days
Sunday mirrors today: sunny, high near 72°F, northwest winds with gusts to 25 mph, and a clear overnight low around 53°F. Monday warms a touch to near 77°F and stays mostly sunny. After that, the National Weather Service says a more active pattern arrives midweek — the best-modeled chance for rain falls Tuesday night into Wednesday, with additional chances possible late in the week. Enjoy the dry stretch while it lasts and check our outdoor gear deals to make the most of it.
