Facts About Summer
in Minnesota

If you want some cool facts about summer in Minnesota, when to expect the first day of summer and what to do on your Minnesota summer vacation, you've come to the right place.

“Minnesota! It smelled like raspberries and sunlight and tender grass. It was summer and everything was more beautiful than any picture she had carried with her....There had never been a place in the world as beautiful as Minnesota.” ~ Ann Patchett, State of Wonder

We're often asked: "how long does summer last in Minnesota?"

If you are not familiar with our state, you may be surprised to know that, despite our reputation for snow and cold, our summers are long, warm and lovely.

The first day of summer, "officially" begins with the summer solstice. This is usually on June 21.

"Unofficially," we begin to celebrate summer right after Memorial Day the last weekend in May.

Summer temperatures in a Minnesota summer range from 70 degrees to the high 90 degree.

Facts About Summer Vacations in Minnesota

Family summer vacations begin in earnest when the long summer days offer more opportunity for summer fun. You might want to fit in some summer recreation around your work schedule or take lots of summer vacation time to really indulge.

Going "up to the lake" is a summer tradition for many Minnesotans. Some families have a cabin on a lake that has been passed on from one generation to another. For those of us who don't have our own cabin, we may choose a favorite spot and return year after year.

Minnesota resorts and lodges host thousands of residents and visitors in some of our most beautiful vacation spots.

The Visit Minnesota site is a rich resource for facts about summer recreation, camping, festivals, concerts, kid-friendly summer fun and summer getaways in all parts of the state.

Families begin to get into summer mode in earnest as soon as school is out by planning fun summer activities for kids.

A few more facts about summer in Minnesota:

• You can find and attend festivals and celebrations all around the state
• Summer is a perfect time to enjoy water sports including fishing. If fishing is your primary reason for visiting Minnesota, consider staying at a fishing resort that will outfit you for your adventure.
• Speaking of adventure....summer is the best time to plan a trip into the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.
• Camping in Minnesota State Parks is a summer ritual for so many who line here and those who visit.

Minnesota is an "all four seasons of the year" vacation destination, and we are "famous" for our summer fun.

Related Links:

Spring in Minnesota

Minnesota is an Autumn Paradise

Minnesota Fall Festivals and Events

Minnesota Winter

First Day of Winter

Minnesota Weather

Winter Weather Predictions

Christmas In Minnesota

Minnesota Seasons

Vacation Rentals Worldwide

Plan Your Minnesota Vacation

Minnesota Maps

Lake Superior Maps

Boundary Waters Maps

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