AI-generatedSaint Paul at a glance
- Best time
- May – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 29°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,210 h
- Rain a year
- 834 mm
- Climate
- Continental
- Time zone
- UTC−6 / UTC−5
- Elevation
- 242 m
Climate in Saint Paul
Saint Paul has warm to hot summers and cold winters with occasional snow. July is the warmest month with average highs of 29 °C, while January is the coolest at −4 °C. With around 2,210 hours of sunshine a year, Saint Paul is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 9.2 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Saint Paul
The best time to visit Saint Paul is from May to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable in June and from August to September. The wettest month is June with 113 mm of precipitation.
Saint Paul through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Saint Paul in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 6–21 °C by day
- 6.5 h of sun a day
- 31 rainy days in all
Saint Paul in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 27–29 °C by day
- 8.5 h of sun a day
- 31 rainy days in all
Saint Paul in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 6–23 °C by day
- 5.2 h of sun a day
- 24 rainy days in all
Saint Paul in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- −4–−1 °C by day
- 4.0 h of sun a day
- 17 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Jun, Aug – Sep
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Snow
Nov – Mar
Snow on 2 or more days
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Your best months: May, September
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: May – September
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 7°
- Midday, 13:00: about 14°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 15°
- Evening, 20:00: about 11°
- Night, 23:00: about 9°
07:2618:30
Cold evenings: bring a warm jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 07:08–08:06 · evening 17:50–18:48
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:57–07:08 · evening 18:48–18:59
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Saint Paul compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 19° at the start of the month to 10° at the end. The days get 1.5 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 19° | 10° |
| Night-time low | 9° | 2° |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.3 h |
What is the weather like in Saint Paul in October?
In October, Saint Paul is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 5.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 66 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Saint Paul.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 3 min07:26 – 18:30
- UV index
- 3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 19 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 57 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 1 day1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC−5offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %69 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %33 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %66 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Saint Paul
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
September has the better holiday weather in Saint Paul: score 82 against 61. In September, days are 8 °C warmer than in October. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in September.
| Month | October | September |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 61 | 82better |
| Daytime high | 15° | 23° |
| Night-time low | 5° | 13° |
| Sunshine | 5.0 h | 6.8 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 9 | 9 |
| Rainfall | 66 mmbetter | 82 mm |
| Muggy days | 0better | 2 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Saint Paul month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
29January−4° · 3.9 h
In January, Saint Paul is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−13 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3.9 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 6 days, totalling 25 mm; on about 5 of them it snows. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Saint Paul.
Saint Paul in January34February−1° · 5.0 h
In February, Saint Paul is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−10 °C). Expect around 5.0 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation falls on about 5 days, totalling 28 mm; on about 4 of them it snows. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Saint Paul.
Saint Paul in February31March6° · 5.9 h
In March, Saint Paul is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−4 °C). Expect around 5.9 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 56 mm. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Saint Paul.
Saint Paul in March57April14° · 6.4 h
In April, Saint Paul is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 85 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Saint Paul.
Saint Paul in April76May21° · 7.1 h
In May, Saint Paul is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 7.1 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 108 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Saint Paul.
Saint Paul in May81June27° · 8.3 h
In June, Saint Paul is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sun shines for around 8.3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 113 mm in total. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Saint Paul.
Saint Paul in June76July29° · 9.2 h
In July, Saint Paul is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. With around 9.2 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 86 mm in total. On about 11 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Saint Paul.
Saint Paul in July81August28° · 7.9 h
In August, Saint Paul is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sun shines for around 7.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 103 mm in total. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Saint Paul.
Saint Paul in August82September23° · 6.8 h
In September, Saint Paul is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 6.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 82 mm in total. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Saint Paul.
Saint Paul in September61October15° · 5.0 h
In October, Saint Paul is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 5.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 66 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Saint Paul.
Saint Paul in October28November6° · 3.9 h
In November, Saint Paul is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3.9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 44 mm. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Saint Paul.
Saint Paul in November26December−1° · 3.2 h
In December, Saint Paul is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −1 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−9 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3.2 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 6 days, totalling 39 mm; on about 5 of them it snows. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Saint Paul.
Saint Paul in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Saint Paul
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Frost below 0°
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
ColdOctober: nights around 5°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in January (−13°), the warmest in July (19°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from June to August. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from October to April, so the room should be heated.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 29 | −4° | −13° | 3.9 h | 6 | 25 |
| FebruaryFeb | 34 | −2° | −10° | 5.0 h | 5 | 28 |
| MarchMar | 31 | 6° | −4° | 5.9 h | 8 | 56 |
| AprilApr | 57 | 14° | 4° | 6.4 h | 11 | 85 |
| MayMay | 76 | 21° | 10° | 7.1 h | 12 | 108 |
| JuneJun | 81 | 27° | 16° | 8.3 h | 12 | 113 |
| JulyJul | 76 | 29° | 19° | 9.2 h | 10 | 86 |
| AugustAug | 81 | 28° | 18° | 7.9 h | 10 | 103 |
| SeptemberSep | 82 | 23° | 13° | 6.8 h | 9 | 82 |
| OctoberOct | 61 | 15° | 5° | 5.0 h | 9 | 66 |
| NovemberNov | 28 | 6° | −2° | 3.9 h | 6 | 44 |
| DecemberDec | 26 | −1° | −9° | 3.2 h | 6 | 39 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
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Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Saint Paul
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 5.0 of 11.1 hours of daylight in Saint Paul, 45 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain
Rain in Saint Paul: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Saint Paul has about 9 rainy days with 66 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Saint Paul
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 3 · moderateAround midday seek shade; use sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 9).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 45 min
- Fair skin
- about 55 min
- Light brown skin
- about 75 min
- Olive skin
- about 95 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind & clouds
Wind and clouds in Saint Paul
How breezy and how cloudy Saint Paul is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Saint Paul typically peaks at 19 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 57 % of the sky over Saint Paul: variable cloud, with about 5.0 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat & humidity
Heat and humidity in Saint Paul
How often the day gets hot in Saint Paul (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Saint Paul has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 15 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Snow
Snow in Saint Paul
When Saint Paul is likely to be white: the chance of seeing snow during a week's stay, the days with fresh snow and how much falls. Tap a month to select it.
Snow calendar
- hardly any
- possible
- likely
- very likely
In October, Saint Paul has about 1 day with at least 1 cm of fresh snow, 2 cm in total. The chance of seeing snow during a week's stay is 8 out of 100: hardly any.
Snow days bring at least 1 cm of fresh snow. Fresh snow comes from ERA5 snowfall (1996–2025) at the height of the place, not on the slopes above it; the snow chance also weighs whether the snow settles. An estimate from climate averages, not a snow report.
Planning a trip to Saint Paul
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Saint Paul in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Saint Paul has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 79) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 28).
- 49
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 12 °C by day
- 6.3 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 77
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 22 °C by day
- 7.3 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
- 79
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
GoodBest holidays
- 28 °C by day
- 8.4 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
- 61
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 15 °C by day
- 5.0 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
- 28
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- −3 °C by day
- 3.6 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 8 h 15 min
- Distance
- 6,430 km
- Time zone
- UTC−5
- Jet lag
- About 4 days (6 h west)
Rule of thumb for flying west: for a few days before, stay up a little later, and get afternoon and evening light at your destination.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Good to know: USA
- Currency
- US Dollar (USD)
- Languages
- English, Spanish
- Sockets
- Type A, B · 120 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the right
- Dialling code
- +1
- Emergency number
- 911
UK plugs need a travel adapter
Only 120 V: chargers marked 100–240 V work, other devices need a voltage converter.
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
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Saint Paul vs Minneapolis
In October the holiday weather in Saint Paul and Minneapolis is about equally good (score 61 vs 60). During the day it is about as warm in Minneapolis as in Saint Paul.
| in October | Saint Paul | Minneapolis |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 61 | 60 |
| Daytime high | 15° | 15° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 9 | 9 |
| Best time | May – Sep | May – Sep |
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In October, Saint Paul ranks 25 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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- 6Omaha19°83
- 7Cheyenne15°83
- 8St. Louis21°82
- 25Saint PaulThis page15°61
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Frequently asked questions about Saint Paul
When is the best time to visit Saint Paul?
The best time to visit Saint Paul is from May to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Saint Paul?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 29 °C and nights around 19 °C. January is the coolest month at −4 °C.
When does it rain most in Saint Paul?
The wettest month is June with 113 mm of precipitation. The driest month is January with 25 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Saint Paul get?
Saint Paul gets around 2,210 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 9.2 hours a day; in December there are 3.2 hours a day.
What time zone is Saint Paul in?
Saint Paul is on UTC−6 in January and UTC−5 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Saint Paul?
A nonstop flight from London to Saint Paul takes about 8 h 15 min, for a straight-line distance of about 6,430 km.
Which school holidays are best for Saint Paul?
Saint Paul has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 79) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 28). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 49, May half-term 77, summer holidays 79, October half-term 61, Christmas holidays 28.