When to go · Grand Marais
Grand Marais, month by month
The best months for Grand Marais: Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct. Months to avoid: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Nov, Dec.
Month by month
- JanuaryAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Nov–Apr (cold, ice, snow; many seasonal businesses shut — check hours before you drive).-6 °C / -16 °C, 8 rain days21 °F / 3 °F, 8 rain daysCrowds: Low
- FebruaryAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Nov–Apr (cold, ice, snow; many seasonal businesses shut — check hours before you drive).-4 °C / -15 °C, 7 rain days25 °F / 5 °F, 7 rain daysCrowds: Low · 1 festival or holiday
- MarchAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Nov–Apr (cold, ice, snow; many seasonal businesses shut — check hours before you drive).2 °C / -9 °C, 8 rain days36 °F / 16 °F, 8 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 2 festivals or holidays
- AprilAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Nov–Apr (cold, ice, snow; many seasonal businesses shut — check hours before you drive).9 °C / -2 °C, 9 rain days48 °F / 28 °F, 9 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- MayGoodOutside the best window (Jun–Sep for hiking and canoeing; late Sep–early Oct for fall colour). Across United States: Warm and green; Memorial Day (last Monday) opens the summer season; timed-entry systems start at some parks.16 °C / 4 °C, 11 rain days61 °F / 39 °F, 11 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- JuneGreatInside Grand Marais's best window: Jun–Sep for hiking and canoeing; late Sep–early Oct for fall colour.21 °C / 9 °C, 12 rain days70 °F / 48 °F, 12 rain daysCrowds: High
- JulyGreatInside Grand Marais's best window: Jun–Sep for hiking and canoeing; late Sep–early Oct for fall colour.24 °C / 12 °C, 11 rain days75 °F / 54 °F, 11 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- AugustGreatInside Grand Marais's best window: Jun–Sep for hiking and canoeing; late Sep–early Oct for fall colour.23 °C / 12 °C, 10 rain days73 °F / 54 °F, 10 rain daysCrowds: High
- SeptemberGreatInside Grand Marais's best window: Jun–Sep for hiking and canoeing; late Sep–early Oct for fall colour.18 °C / 8 °C, 11 rain days64 °F / 46 °F, 11 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- OctoberGreatInside Grand Marais's best window: Jun–Sep for hiking and canoeing; late Sep–early Oct for fall colour.11 °C / 3 °C, 10 rain days52 °F / 37 °F, 10 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- NovemberAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Nov–Apr (cold, ice, snow; many seasonal businesses shut — check hours before you drive).3 °C / -4 °C, 9 rain days37 °F / 25 °F, 9 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- DecemberAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Nov–Apr (cold, ice, snow; many seasonal businesses shut — check hours before you drive).-3 °C / -12 °C, 9 rain days27 °F / 10 °F, 9 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday