The climate in Grand Forks, North Dakota is temperate, which means that the city experiences four, distinct season changes. Although it can be visited year round, most tourists come during the warmer months around summer.

On average, the hottest months of the year are July and August, during which time the daily high temperatures will generally hover in the lower to mid 80’s. During extremely hot days, the temperatures will occasionally climb into the 90’s The nighttime temperatures during these months will generally drop all the way to the mid to upper 50’s. Most of the tourism through Grand Forks generally comes during the summer months.

Winters in Grand Forks are bitter cold, and the coldest months of the year on average are December, January, and February during which time the daily high temperatures will only reach the teens and 20’s. The nighttime temperatures during these months will generally drop all the way to the single digits, with negative temperatures often being reached.

In general, the winter months in Grand Forks receive less precipitation than the summer months. The wettest months of the year are June, July and August.

For more weather information about Grand Forks, check out this Ten Day Forecast, and this Monthly Weather Averages page.