Climate Insights for Bemidji

The climate in Bemidji is cool. The average annual temperature is 5°C and approximately 671mm of precipitation falls per year. Giugno is the wettest month, receiving around 89mm of rainfall. Bemidji is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: Luglio, Agosto, Giugno. The coldest months are Febbraio, Gennaio, Dicembre, when temperatures can drop to -16°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 105cm accumulating over the season.

Bemidji has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 42°C from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is Luglio, when average highs reach 26°C and the mean temperature sits around 21°C. Febbraio brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -16°C and an average temperature of -11°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 9°C shift in average temperatures.

Bemidji is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 671mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 56mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 89mm of rainfall. July and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 19mm. That's 71mm less than June, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 105cm accumulating over the season. December typically sees the most snow at around 26cm.

Bemidji is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 19km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is October, averaging 21km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 17km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 4km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently winter in Bemidji, which began on December 21, 2026. Bemidji is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in Luglio at around 26°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in Febbraio near -16°C. Spring is next, beginning on March 20, 2026 — 1 days from now.

The best time to visit Bemidji is during Giugno, Luglio, Agosto and Settembre, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 81mm per month. By contrast, Febbraio can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -16°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely — pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Bemidji based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.