Weather on May 20
Saint Paul, MN
55 Years of Data
About This Date
May 20th in Saint Paul, MN typically brings pleasant spring weather, with average highs around 72°F and lows near 49°F. Over 56 years of records, the warmest May 20th was in 2009 (81°F average), while the coldest was 2025 (46°F) — a 35°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 34% of May 20th dates historically, with the wettest May 20th recording 3.89" of rain. Temperatures on this date have remained relatively stable over the past several decades.
Temperatures on this date have remained relatively stable over the past several decades.
Planning for May 20th in Saint Paul, MN? Great weather for outdoor activities. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.
| Year | High | Low | Avg | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 61° | 38° | 49° | — | — |
| 2025coldest | 49° | 43° | 46° | 3.89" | — |
| 2024 | 78° | 59° | 69° | 0.36" | — |
| 2023 | 73° | 44° | 59° | — | — |
| 2022 | 67° | 48° | 57° | 0.23" | — |
| 2021 | 75° | 66° | 71° | 0.41" | — |
| 2020 | 79° | 60° | 69° | — | — |
| 2019 | 62° | 35° | 49° | — | — |
| 2018 | 72° | 45° | 58° | — | — |
| 2017 | 51° | 42° | 47° | 3.43" | — |
| 2016 | 75° | 49° | 62° | — | — |
| 2015 | 61° | 39° | 50° | — | — |
| 2014 | 78° | 48° | 63° | — | — |
| 2013 | 72° | 60° | 66° | 1.04" | — |
| 2012 | 65° | 48° | 56° | 0.03" | — |
| 2011 | 73° | 56° | 64° | 0.48" | — |
| 2010 | 82° | 50° | 66° | — | — |
| 2009warmest | 94° | 69° | 81° | — | — |
| 2008 | 65° | 42° | 53° | — | — |
| 2007 | 61° | 43° | 52° | 0.03" | — |
| 2006 | 72° | 45° | 58° | — | — |
| 2005 | 68° | 53° | 61° | — | — |
| 2004 | 71° | 56° | 63° | — | — |
| 2003 | 61° | 41° | 51° | — | — |
| 2002 | 60° | 33° | 47° | — | — |
| 2001 | 73° | 46° | 60° | 0.05" | — |
| 2000 | 74° | 43° | 58° | — | — |
| 1999 | 65° | 59° | 62° | 2.82" | — |
| 1998 | 75° | 56° | 65° | — | — |
| 1997 | 58° | 38° | 48° | — | — |
| 1996 | 74° | 57° | 65° | — | — |
| 1995 | 67° | 50° | 58° | — | — |
| 1994 | 88° | 53° | 70° | — | — |
| 1993 | 62° | 36° | 49° | — | — |
| 1992 | 85° | 54° | 69° | — | — |
| 1991 | 75° | 47° | 61° | — | — |
| 1990 | 62° | 41° | 52° | 2.95" | — |
| 1989 | 75° | 47° | 61° | 0.36" | — |
| 1988 | 85° | 56° | 70° | 0.53" | — |
| 1987 | 77° | 57° | 67° | 0.08" | — |
| 1986 | 65° | 36° | 50° | — | — |
| 1985 | 67° | 43° | 55° | — | — |
| 1984 | 78° | 46° | 62° | — | — |
| 1983 | 66° | 45° | 55° | 0.1" | — |
| 1982 | 74° | 53° | 63° | — | — |
| 1981 | 81° | 42° | 61° | — | — |
| 1980 | 78° | 53° | 66° | — | — |
| 1979 | 67° | 45° | 56° | 1.45" | — |
| 1978 | 86° | 53° | 70° | — | — |
| 1977 | 87° | 61° | 74° | — | — |
| 1976 | 80° | 55° | 68° | — | — |
| 1975 | 89° | 63° | 76° | 0.38" | — |
| 1974 | 81° | 59° | 70° | — | — |
| 1973 | 78° | 49° | 63° | — | — |
| 1972 | 88° | 67° | 77° | — | — |
| 1971 | 63° | 37° | 50° | 1.19" | — |
Saint Paul, MN Temperature Range by Month
Average monthly highs and lows. The shaded band shows the typical daily temperature range.
Saint Paul, MN Monthly Precipitation
Average rainfall and snowfall per month, in inches.
Saint Paul, MN Daily Temperature Calendar
Average daily high temperature for every day of the year. Each cell is the climatological mean for that calendar day across 55 years of NOAA data.
Best Time to Visit Saint Paul, MN
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