Minnesota weather: Sunny and mild Monday before warmer 70s return

Published October 19, 2026 6:22 AM CDT

Monday brings plenty of sunshine and mild temperatures to Minnesota before highs climb into the 70s by midweek.

Monday’s forecast in Minnesota 

The forecast:

Expect a bright and mild start to the week with plenty of sunshine and a few thin clouds passing overhead. Winds are light out of the southeast at around 5 mph. 

Temperatures climb into the mid-60s across southern Minnesota, while northern areas stay cooler in the low 50s and 60s. The Twin Cities metro daytime high is around 66 degrees. 

Monday night stays quiet under mostly clear skies and a few thin high clouds. Overnight lows fall into the low 40s, with cooler 30s to the north. 

(FOX 9)

Extended Minnesota weather forecast 

What's next:

Tuesday turns a little warmer as sunshine and blue skies continue. Temperatures climb into the upper 60s across much of Minnesota, with some low 70s in southwestern areas.

The warming trend continues Wednesday as temperatures climb into the 70s statewide, with the warmth lasting into the weekend.

Saturday stays mild though a few showers are possible. Sunday brings patchy sunshine and slightly cooler temperatures in the mid-60s, still above the average high of 57 degrees.

Here’s a look at the seven-day forecast:

(FOX 9)

The Source: This forecast uses information from FOX 9 meteorologists. 

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