Climate

Fargo weather by month

Average highs, lows, rain and snow for every month, from 30 years of weather records.

Average temperatures

Best time to visit: May, August, September, when highs are mild and rain is lightest.

Month	High	Low	Rain	Snow	Wet days
January	18°F	0°F	0.70 in	10.3 in	9
February	23°F	4°F	0.70 in	8.1 in	8
March	36°F	18°F	1.2 in	9.2 in	8
April	54°F	32°F	1.5 in	4.1 in	8
May	69°F	44°F	3.1 in	0.00 in	11
June	78°F	56°F	4.3 in	0.00 in	12
July	82°F	59°F	3.1 in	0.00 in	10
August	81°F	57°F	2.6 in	0.00 in	9
September	72°F	48°F	2.7 in	0.00 in	9
October	56°F	35°F	2.2 in	1.2 in	9
November	38°F	21°F	1.0 in	6.8 in	8
December	24°F	8°F	0.90 in	11.7 in	10

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, Fargo Hector Intl Ap, Nd Us (4.3 mi away, 900 ft). Wet days: days with at least 0.01 in of precipitation.

What is the hottest month in Fargo?

July, with an average high of 82°F and low of 59°F.

What is the coldest month in Fargo?

January, with an average low of 0°F and high of 18°F.

When does it rain most in Fargo?

June is the wettest month, averaging 4.3 in of precipitation; the year totals about 24.0 inches.

Does it snow in Fargo?

Yes. Snowfall averages about 51 inches a year, mostly in December and January.

What is the best time to visit Fargo?

For mild weather (highs between 65°F and 85°F) with the least rain, May, August, September.

Where do these numbers come from?

NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals for the Fargo Hector Intl Ap weather station, 4.3 miles from downtown: 30-year averages, not a forecast.