Minneapolis Week-Ahead Home Guide, Oct 18 to Oct 24: A Dry, Mild Week for Outdoor Chores

The National Weather Service forecast for Minneapolis, MN covers Oct 18 to Oct 24, 2026. Highs range from 62°F to 70°F, with the coldest night near 44°F, and no day carries a better-than-even chance of rain or snow.

The Week at a Glance

• Sunday, Oct 18: Mostly Clear, low 44°F, 0 percent chance of precipitation.
• Monday, Oct 19: Sunny, high 62°F, low 46°F, 0 percent chance of precipitation.
• Tuesday, Oct 20: Sunny, high 64°F, low 51°F, 0 percent chance of precipitation.
• Wednesday, Oct 21: Sunny, high 68°F, low 52°F, 5 percent chance of precipitation.
• Thursday, Oct 22: Sunny, high 70°F, low 55°F, 1 percent chance of precipitation.
• Friday, Oct 23: Mostly Sunny, high 70°F, low 59°F, 11 percent chance of precipitation.
• Saturday, Oct 24: Chance Rain Showers, high 70°F, low 53°F, 33 percent chance of precipitation.

What to Do Around the House This Week

1. Use the dry stretch: the chance of rain stays under 30 percent on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. That is a good window for exterior painting, window washing or sealing a deck, since most paints and sealants need 50°F or warmer.

October Household Checklist

• Drain and store garden hoses, and shut off outdoor water lines before the first hard freeze.
• Test the heating system on a mild day so any repair is not an emergency call.
• Reverse ceiling fans to spin clockwise on low to push warm air down.

In Season at the Market

Produce that is typically in season across much of the country in October includes apples, pumpkins, pears, cranberries and brussels sprouts. Buying what is in season usually means better flavor and lower prices, so plan a few of this week's meals around it.

Forecasts change, so check the latest National Weather Service update for Minneapolis before scheduling outdoor work.