Bemidji, United States experiences average highs of 10°C (50°F) and lows of 2°C (36°F) throughout the year. Rainfall is moderate, averaging about 9 rainy days per month. Average highs have cooled by 0.6°C (1.1°F) across the available records.
Bemidji, United States Weather & Climate 2026
Monthly climate averages for Bemidji, United States. Based on 10-year ERA5 reanalysis data.
Climate Overview
Drier season: Jan–Dec 
Wetter season: Apr–Sep At-a-Glance Climate Summary
Live Weather & Air Quality
Key figures
Climate Score
4.8/10
Best: May, June, July, August, September
UV Index
4
Low
Temperature 10°C / 2°C
Feels Like 8°C / -2°C
Rainy Days 9
Rainfall 57 mm
Sunshine 8 h
Humidity 71%
Wind Speed 19 km/h
Dew Point 1°C
Snow Days 8 days
Frost Days 20 days
Hottest Month
26°C
July
Avg Low17°C
Rain11days
Coldest Month
-15°C
January
Avg High-7°C
Rain5days
Driest Month
5days
January
Avg High-7°C
Avg Low-15°C
Windiest Month
21 km/h
October (Gusts 43)
Worst Time to Visit
Consider avoiding January, April, November, December due to very cold temperatures.
Sun Position
Sunrise 05:23
Daylight 15.9h
Sunset 21:20
Live conditions—
Bemidji on the map · live conditions
Bemidji, United States
- Continent
- Americas
- Country
- United States
- City
- Bemidji
- Population
- 14.6K
- Elevation
- 416 m
- Coordinates
- 47.47°, -94.88°
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
Mar–May
Avg High 10°C
Avg Low 0°C
Rain 9 days/mo
1/3 best months
Summer
Jun–Aug
Avg High 25°C
Avg Low 16°C
Rain 11 days/mo
3/3 best months
Autumn
Sep–Nov
Avg High 12°C
Avg Low 5°C
Rain 8 days/mo
1/3 best months
Winter
Dec–Feb
Avg High -6°C
Avg Low -14°C
Rain 6 days/mo
Climate Charts
Based on historical averages (2016–2025)
Monthly Temperatures
HighLowShaded bands show the typical range across the available yearly records.
Line chart showing monthly temperatures. Jan: -7°C / -15°C . Feb: -5°C / -15°C . Mar: 3°C / -7°C . Apr: 9°C / -1°C . May: 18°C / 8°C . Jun: 24°C / 15°C . Jul: 26°C / 17°C . Aug: 25°C / 16°C . Sep: 21°C / 13°C . Oct: 12°C / 5°C . Nov: 3°C / -4°C . Dec: -4°C / -12°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 19 mm. Feb: 21 mm. Mar: 29 mm. Apr: 71 mm. May: 69 mm. Jun: 89 mm. Jul: 90 mm. Aug: 84 mm. Sep: 77 mm. Oct: 59 mm. Nov: 33 mm. Dec: 40 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 79%. Feb: 73%. Mar: 68%. Apr: 66%. May: 63%. Jun: 66%. Jul: 70%. Aug: 71%. Sep: 71%. Oct: 71%. Nov: 74%. Dec: 79%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind SpeedGusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 18 km/h . Feb: 19 km/h . Mar: 19 km/h . Apr: 21 km/h . May: 20 km/h . Jun: 20 km/h . Jul: 17 km/h . Aug: 18 km/h . Sep: 20 km/h . Oct: 21 km/h . Nov: 20 km/h . Dec: 20 km/h .
Sunshine
Sunshine
Sunshine: Jan: 5h. Feb: 7h. Mar: 8h. Apr: 9h. May: 11h. Jun: 12h. Jul: 13h. Aug: 11h. Sep: 9h. Oct: 7h. Nov: 5h. Dec: 4h.
UV Index
UV Index
Bar chart showing monthly UV index. Jan: UV 2. Feb: UV 3. Mar: UV 4. Apr: UV 5. May: UV 6. Jun: UV 7. Jul: UV 7. Aug: UV 6. Sep: UV 5. Oct: UV 3. Nov: UV 2. Dec: UV 1.
Monthly Daylight Hours
Daylight12h reference
Monthly Dew Point & Comfort
Dew Point Dry Comfortable Humid Muggy Oppressive
Snow Days
Snow DaysSnowfall
Snow Days: Jan: 11 days. Feb: 10 days. Mar: 9 days. Apr: 8 days. May: 1 days. Jun: 0 days. Jul: 0 days. Aug: 0 days. Sep: 0 days. Oct: 3 days. Nov: 10 days. Dec: 14 days.
Climate Trends
Average highs have cooled by 0.6°C (1.1°F) across the available records. Average rainfall has remained broadly steady.
2016 to 2025
Avg high Avg rainfall
Climate summary
| Last 12 months | All years | |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month | Jul 2025 · 26°C | Jul · 26°C |
| Coldest month | Jan 2025 · -18°C | Jan · -15°C |
| Wettest month | Jul 2025 · 164 mm | Jul · 90 mm |
| Windiest month | Oct 2025 · 23 km/h | Oct · 21 km/h |
Month-by-Month Weather Table
January
Poor 
February
Poor March
Poor April
Poor May best
Good June best
Excellent July best
Excellent August best
Excellent September best
Excellent October
Poor November
Poor December
Poor | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -7°C / -15°C | -12°C / -21°C | 5days (19 mm) Good | 5.2h Fair | 79% Humid | 1.9 Low | Poor | View Details |
| February | -5°C / -15°C | -10°C / -20°C | 5days (21 mm) Good | 7.2h Good | 73% Muggy | 2.9 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| March | 3°C / -7°C | -2°C / -12°C | 6days (29 mm) Good | 8.3h Good | 68% Muggy | 4.1 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| April | 9°C / -1°C | 5°C / -5°C | 10days (71 mm) Wet | 8.7h Good | 66% Muggy | 4.9 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| May best | 18°C / 8°C | 16°C / 5°C | 11days (69 mm) Wet | 10.6h Excellent | 63% Muggy | 6.1 High | Good | View Details |
| June best | 24°C / 15°C | 24°C / 13°C | 12days (89 mm) Wet | 12.3h Excellent | 66% Muggy | 6.6 High | Excellent | View Details |
| July best | 26°C / 17°C | 27°C / 17°C | 11days (90 mm) Wet | 12.5h Excellent | 70% Muggy | 6.9 High | Excellent | View Details |
| August best | 25°C / 16°C | 25°C / 16°C | 11days (84 mm) Wet | 10.8h Excellent | 71% Muggy | 6 High | Excellent | View Details |
| September best | 21°C / 13°C | 20°C / 11°C | 10days (77 mm) Wet | 8.9h Good | 71% Muggy | 4.9 Moderate | Excellent | View Details |
| October | 12°C / 5°C | 9°C / 1°C | 9days (59 mm) Wet | 6.6h Fair | 71% Muggy | 3.2 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| November | 3°C / -4°C | -2°C / -8°C | 6days (33 mm) Good | 5.1h Fair | 74% Muggy | 1.9 Low | Poor | View Details |
| December | -4°C / -12°C | -9°C / -17°C | 8days (40 mm) Wet | 4.1h Fair | 79% Humid | 1.4 Low | Poor | View Details |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The best months to visit Bemidji are May, June, July, August, September, when temperatures are comfortable and rainfall is at its lowest. This is based on 10-year climate averages for Bemidji, scoring temperature, rainfall, humidity, and sunshine hours.
The hottest month in Bemidji is July, with average daytime highs of 26°C (79°F). Plan outdoor activities for early morning or late afternoon if visiting during this period.
The coldest month in Bemidji is January, with average overnight lows of -15°C (5°F). Pack warm layers and expect shorter daylight hours during this period.
The wettest month in Bemidji is July, averaging 90mm of precipitation across 11 rainy days. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is essential.
The rainy season in Bemidji runs through June, May, July, August, with the heaviest rainfall in June. Based on 10-year averages for Bemidji.
Bemidji receives approximately 100 sunshine hours per year. The sunniest month is July with around 13 hours. Based on climate data for Bemidji.
The least favorable months to visit Bemidji are January, April, November, December, primarily due to very cold temperatures. For the best conditions, consider May, June, July, August, September instead.
The annual average UV index in Bemidji is 4, classified as moderate. Standard sun protection (sunscreen, hat) is recommended during prolonged outdoor exposure.
Average humidity in Bemidji is 71%, classified as moderate. Humidity levels are generally comfortable and should not affect outdoor activities for most people.
Yes, Bemidji receives snow. Months with snowfall average 8 snow days and 13 cm (5 in) of accumulation, with about 20 frost days during winter.
Average wind speeds in Bemidji are 19 km/h (12 mph). The windiest month is October with peak winds reaching 21 km/h (13 mph) (gusts up to 43 km/h / 26 mph).
Bemidji averages 4 clear-sky days per month with overall cloud cover around 61%. The clearest skies occur in August.
The annual average dew point in Bemidji is 1°C (34°F), which feels dry and comfortable. Outdoor activities are comfortable year-round from a humidity standpoint.
Bemidji has a Warm-Summer Continental climate, classified as Dfb under the Köppen system. Continental climates experience extreme temperature ranges — hot summers and cold, snowy winters.
The 'feels like' temperature in Bemidji ranges from -2°C (28°F) to 8°C (46°F) on average. Wind chill makes winters feel noticeably colder than the actual temperature — layered clothing is recommended.
Yes, June is a great time to visit Bemidji. It earns a climate score of 8.6/10 with Excellent.
For June in Bemidji, pack Umbrella, Waterproof jacket, Breathable clothing, Sunscreen (SPF 30+), Sun hat. With average highs of 24°C (76°F) and 12 rainy days, these essentials will keep you comfortable.
Data Source
Climate data derived from ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF), averaged over 2016–2025. Sea surface temperature from marine reanalysis data. Climate scores and seasonal estimates are computed by WorldStats.
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