Best Time to Drive: Detroit Lakes, MN to Saint Cloud, MN

The best time to drive from Detroit Lakes, MN to Saint Cloud, MN is September, May, when temperatures are comfortable and weather conditions are most predictable. January is the most challenging month due to weather risks along this route.

Best month

September

Also great

May

Also great

June

Month-by-Month Driving Conditions

Jan

Difficult 22°F

Feb

Challenging 26°F

Mar

Fair 38°F

Apr

Good 52°F

May

Great 62°F

Jun

Great 72°F

Jul

Good 76°F

Aug

Great 74°F

Sep

Great 66°F

Oct

Good 54°F

Nov

Difficult 40°F

Dec

Challenging 26°F

Best Good/Fair Challenging

Average Conditions by Month

January

Avg temp 22°F

Rainy days ~2

Rating Difficult

February

Avg temp 26°F

Rainy days ~2

Rating Challenging

March

Avg temp 38°F

Rainy days ~3

Rating Fair

April

Avg temp 52°F

Rainy days ~4

Rating Good

May

Avg temp 62°F

Rainy days ~4

Rating Great

June

Avg temp 72°F

Rainy days ~4

Rating Great

July

Avg temp 76°F

Rainy days ~4

Rating Good

August

Avg temp 74°F

Rainy days ~4

Rating Great

September

Avg temp 66°F

Rainy days ~3

Rating Great

October

Avg temp 54°F

Rainy days ~3

Rating Good

November

Avg temp 40°F

Rainy days ~3

Rating Difficult

December

Avg temp 26°F

Rainy days ~2

Rating Challenging

Seasonal Hazards on This Route

Winter storms and ice

Dec - Mar

Heavy snow and ice can make driving hazardous. Allow extra time and carry winter gear from December through March.

Tornado Alley

Apr - Jun

Severe thunderstorms and tornadoes are most common in spring. Check storm forecasts before departing.

Climate Context

Detroit Lakes, MN

Midwest

Saint Cloud, MN

Midwest

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