Memorial Day Weekend Weather Forecasts– What to Expect in Every Part of Minnesota

Region-by-Region Memorial Day Weekend Forecast for Minnesota

Memorial Day weekend is almost here, and that means the official start of summer in Minnesota.

Hallelujah! 🙌

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Of course, it wouldn’t be a Minnesota holiday weekend without a little uncertainty in the forecast, so we’ve broken things down by region to help you plan your road trip up north, enjoy a laid-back staycation, or keep an eye on the radar from the boat.

Forecasts below are from the Weather Channel as of May 20, 2025:

🌾 Southern Minnesota (Mankato, Marshall, Worthington)

• Saturday, May 24: Overcast with a high of 67°F, low 48°F. Winds 10 to 20 MPH
• Sunday, May 25: Cloudy with a high of 65°F, low 50°F. Winds 5 to 10 MPH
• Monday, May 26 (Memorial Day): Cloudy, high 67°F, low 49°F. Winds 5 to 10 MPH

🌽 Southeastern Minnesota (Rochester, Winona, Austin)

• Saturday, May 24: Partly cloudy in the morning to cloudy skies in the afternoon. High near 65°F, Low 47°F. Winds 5 to 10 mph.
• Sunday, May 25: Mostly cloudy with a high of 62°F, low 49°F. Winds 5 to 10 MPH
• Monday, May 26 (Memorial Day): Partly cloudy, high 65°F, low 48°F. Winds 5 to 10 MPH

🏙️ Twin Cities (Minneapolis/St. Paul)

• Saturday, May 24: Mix of clouds and sun in the morning, cloudy in the afternoon. High 69°F, Low 48°F. Winds E at 5 to 10 mph.
• Sunday, May 25: Very cloudy, high 67°F, low 51°F. 30% chance of rain late. Winds 5 to 10 MPH
• Monday, May 26 (Memorial Day): Partly cloudy, high 70°F, low 50°F. Winds 5 to 10 MPH

🌲 Central Minnesota (St. Cloud, Brainerd, Alexandria)

• Saturday, May 24: Mostly cloudy. High 67, low 44.  Winds 5 to 10 MPH
• Sunday, May 25: Mostly cloudy. High 66, low 46. Winds 5 to 10 MPH
• Monday, May 26 (Memorial Day): clouds and sunshine. High 70, low 47. Winds 5 to 10 MPH

❄️ Northeastern Minnesota (Duluth, Two Harbors)

• Saturday, May 24: Partly cloudy. High 57, low 41. Winds 10 to 15 MPH
• Sunday, May 25: Partly cloudy. High 59, low 43. Cloudier at night. Winds 5 to 10 MPH
• Monday, May 26 (Memorial Day): Partly cloudy. High 64, low 44. A few clouds at night. Winds 5 to 10 MPH.

🌬️ Northwest Minnesota (Crookston, Thief River Falls, Bemidji)

• Saturday, May 24: mix of clouds and sunshine in the morning, more clouds later in the day. High 69, low 46. Winds 10 to 15 MPH
• Sunday, May 25: Mostly cloudy. High 68, low 48. Winds 5 to 10 MPH
• Monday, May 26 (Memorial Day): Partly cloudy. High 73, low 48. Winds 10 to 15 MPH

Now that you know the Memorial Day weekend weather forecast, take a look below at some of the most scenic drives in Minnesota, perfect for a last-minute road trip.