Updated October 2026
Voyageurs National Park Weather by Month
Voyageurs National Park is warmest in July, when the nearest NOAA climate station averages a high of 78°F and a low of 52°F, and coldest in January, with an average high of 16°F and an average low of -8°F. June is the wettest month, with about 4.7 inches of precipitation.
These figures are NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals, the 30-year average for each calendar month, from the nearest long-record weather station, 10.9 miles from the park's reference point. A single station cannot describe a whole park: temperatures elsewhere in Voyageurs National Park can differ from these, particularly with elevation.
Warmest month
Jul
78°F avg high
Coldest month
Jan
-8°F avg low
Wettest month
Jun
4.7 in avg
Longest days
Jun
15.9 h of daylight
Average weather at Voyageurs by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Precipitation | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°F | -8°F | 1.1 in | 8.5 h |
| February | 21°F | -5°F | 0.7 in | 9.9 h |
| March | 35°F | 10°F | 1.0 in | 11.6 h |
| April | 49°F | 23°F | 1.8 in | 13.4 h |
| May | 64°F | 37°F | 3.3 in | 15.0 h |
| June | 73°F | 48°F | 4.7 in | 15.9 h |
| July | 78°F | 52°F | 4.2 in | 15.5 h |
| August | 76°F | 49°F | 3.1 in | 14.1 h |
| September | 66°F | 42°F | 4.1 in | 12.3 h |
| October | 51°F | 31°F | 2.3 in | 10.5 h |
| November | 34°F | 17°F | 1.8 in | 8.9 h |
| December | 21°F | 2°F | 1.1 in | 8.1 h |
| Year total | 29.2 in |
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals from station USC00214191, 10.9 miles from the park's reference point. Daylight is the monthly average, computed from the park's latitude. Each month links to how crowded Voyageurs is at that time of year.
Voyageurs weather by season
Winter: December to February
Average highs bottom out at 16°F in January, between 21°F in December and 21°F in February, with average lows between -8°F and 2°F. The average high stays at or below freezing in all three months. Together the three months average 2.9 inches of precipitation, about 10% of the yearly total and less than in any other season. Daylight is at its shortest, about 8.1 hours in December.
Spring: March to May
Average highs climb from 35°F in March to 64°F in May, with average lows between 10°F and 37°F. The average low is at or below freezing in March and April. Together the three months average 6.1 inches of precipitation, about 21% of the yearly total. Daylight lengthens from about 11.6 hours in March to 15.0 in May.
Summer: June to August
Average highs peak at 78°F in July, between 73°F in June and 76°F in August, with average lows between 48°F and 52°F. Together the three months average 12 inches of precipitation, about 41% of the yearly total and more than in any other season. Daylight is at its longest, about 15.9 hours in June.
Fall: September to November
Average highs fall from 66°F in September to 34°F in November, with average lows between 17°F and 42°F. The average low is at or below freezing in October and November. Together the three months average 8.2 inches of precipitation, about 28% of the yearly total. Daylight shortens from about 12.3 hours in September to 8.9 in November.
What the National Park Service says about the weather
There are four distinct seasons in Voyageur country. During June, July, and August periods of fine, mild weather prevail. The frost-free season averages 120 days from June to mid-September. The average ice-out date is May 3. The first measurable snowfall occurs in late October and the last in late April or early May.
Weather description courtesy of the National Park Service — official park site.
Today's forecast for Voyageurs
Averages describe a typical month, not this week. For current conditions and the seven-day outlook, the National Weather Service issues a forecast for the park's reference point at 48.48°N, 92.84°W. It covers that one spot, so other elevations in the park can differ from it, as they do from the averages above.
National Weather Service forecast for Voyageurs National Park →
Weather and crowds together
July, the warmest month, sees about 2.6× the visitors of the park's average month. August is the busiest month of the year and December the quietest. To see those crowds set against the weather for all twelve months, read the best time to visit Voyageurs National Park. For hotels, cabins and rentals close to the park, see where to stay near Voyageurs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
July is the warmest month at Voyageurs National Park, with an average high of 78°F and an average low of 52°F. That is the 1991–2020 average at the nearest long-record NOAA station, 10.9 miles from the park's reference point. Temperatures inside the park can differ, particularly with elevation.
January is the coldest month at Voyageurs National Park, with an average low of -8°F and an average high of 16°F, based on NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals.
June is the wettest month, with about 4.7 inches of precipitation. February is the driest, at about 0.7 inches. The station records about 29.2 inches of precipitation in an average year.
Daylight at Voyageurs National Park runs from about 8.1 hours a day in December to about 15.9 hours in June, computed from the park's latitude.
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Sources: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 (station USC00214191), daylight computed from latitude, weather description from the National Park Service, crowd levels from National Park Service Visitor Use Statistics (1979–2025). Updated 2026-10-11. Lodging results are provided by Stay22; WhenToVisitParks may earn a commission from bookings, at no extra cost to you.