Minneapolis–St. Paul is starting the Summer Solstice with partly sunny skies and a high near 77°F — the longest day of 2026 comes with near-perfect conditions, so get outside while it lasts before a rainy Tuesday rolls in.
Today’s Setup
The National Weather Service notes that high clouds will stream in from the Plains, where heavy rain is ongoing across the central Plains this morning — but those clouds stay high and the Twin Cities metro stays dry. Winds are nearly calm at 0–5 mph out of the east-northeast, and a 3% precipitation chance is essentially nothing. A few showers could graze far southern Minnesota, but they’ll stay well south of the metro. Tonight is lovely too: partly cloudy with a low around 56°F and light northeast winds.
Best Window To Be Outside
All day, honestly. With a high near 77°F and barely a breeze, this is as good as a Minnesota June gets. Perfect for a round of golf at Pebble Creek, a walk around Lake Harriet, a bike ride along the Grand Rounds, or floating one of the 10,000 lakes. Tonight’s 56°F low is tailor-made for a backyard fire — a TIKI Brand smokeless fire pit on the patio makes for a memorable solstice evening.
Game & Event Weather
The Minnesota Twins open a three-game home series against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Target Field starting Monday, June 22 — and Monday is the pick of the bunch. Sunny skies, a high near 79°F, and nearly calm winds make it ideal ballpark weather. Pack your Minnesota Twins jersey and Minnesota Twins fitted cap and make a night of it. Get tickets on SeatGeek before the series gets hot.
Tuesday’s game (June 23) is the one to watch. The National Weather Service puts precipitation chances at 87% as a cold front sweeps through in the afternoon. Plan accordingly or check the updated forecast before heading downtown.
Also outdoor and worth watching: the MGK: Lost Americana Tour plays Mystic Lake Amphitheater on Monday, June 22 under clear evening skies — great amphitheater conditions. The Dave Matthews Band hits Mystic Lake on Tuesday, June 23 right as that cold front arrives — pack a rain layer if you’re headed out.
Rain, Wind, or Heat Risk
No real threats today or Monday. Tuesday is the week’s weather story. A cold front passes through during the afternoon, bringing showers likely from the morning onward and a chance of thunderstorms. The NWS Area Forecast Discussion notes mid-level lapse rates remain poor, so widespread severe weather isn’t the concern — but plan outdoor activities accordingly. Lingering wrap-around showers may continue into Wednesday, especially north of I-94.
Grill Tonight
This is prime grilling weather. Fire up the propane gas grill and make burgers, steaks, or grilled chicken with corn on the cob. Keep a grill brush and scraper set handy to start with clean grates, and use an instant-read meat thermometer to nail every cook. Need ingredients? You can order groceries on Amazon and have everything for tonight’s dinner delivered to your door.
While you’re gearing up for the weekend, check out outdoor gear deals — including the 2-Person Intex Floating Lounge with Cooler Just $24 on Amazon for anyone hitting the lake this week.
Next Few Days
Monday is gorgeous — sunny, near 79°F, and nearly wind-free. Tuesday brings the cold front with an 87% precipitation chance: showers likely by morning, storms possible in the afternoon. Wednesday may linger with isolated showers, especially north of I-94. The rest of the work week stays below normal in the 70s with mainly dry conditions. The National Weather Service hints at a more active pattern developing next weekend — stay tuned to the Minneapolis weather forecast for updates.
