Brainerd Lakes Area, MN

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Sunset on a lake north of Brainerd, Minnesota.

Today’s Forecast:

☀
28°F
High: 28° | Low: 21°
Current Temperature
Clear
Station: KBRD
Observed at: 9:10 pm CST on 11/12/26
Wind: 3 mph | Humidity: 74%

Tonight:Partly cloudy, with a low around 21. Northeast wind 0 to 5 mph.
Friday:Sunny. High near 37, with temperatures falling to around 34 in the afternoon. Northeast wind 0 to 5 mph.
Friday Night:Mostly clear, with a low around 20. Northeast wind around 0 mph.

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Today’s Report:

⛵ Boating

  23 /100

Not Recommended for boating. High near 37°F. Low rain risk (1%). Temperatures outside comfort limits (37°F).

  • Temp: Unfavorable weather factor
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Not Recommended 23/100
Not Recommended for boating. High near 39°F. Temperatures outside comfort limits (39°F).

⛺ Camping

  20 /100

Not Recommended for camping. High near 37°F. Low rain risk (1%). Temperatures outside comfort limits (37°F).

  • Temp: Unfavorable weather factor
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Not Recommended 20/100
Not Recommended for camping. High near 39°F. Temperatures outside comfort limits (39°F).

⛳ Golf

  20 /100

Not Recommended for golf. High near 37°F. Low rain risk (1%). Temperatures outside comfort limits (37°F).

  • Temp: Unfavorable weather factor
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Not Recommended 20/100
Not Recommended for golf. High near 39°F. Temperatures outside comfort limits (39°F).

🐟 Fishing

  22 /100

Not Recommended for fishing. High near 37°F. Low rain risk (1%). Temperatures outside comfort limits (37°F).

  • Temp: Unfavorable weather factor
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Not Recommended 22/100
Not Recommended for fishing. High near 39°F. Temperatures outside comfort limits (39°F).

❄️ Snowmobiling

Good
  73 /100

Good for snowmobiling. High near 37°F. Low rain risk (1%).

  • Temp: Marginal weather factor
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Fair 64/100
Ideal conditions for snowmobiling. Comfortable temperature (high near 39°F), light wind, and clear forecast.

🎣 Ice Fishing

Good
  73 /100

Good for ice fishing. High near 37°F. Low rain risk (1%).

  • Temp: Marginal weather factor
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Fair 64/100
Ideal conditions for ice fishing. Comfortable temperature (high near 39°F), light wind, and clear forecast.

🛷 Sledding / Snowshoeing

Excellent
  90 /100

Excellent for sledding / snowshoeing. High near 37°F. Low rain risk (1%).

  • Temp: Marginal weather factor
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Good 83/100
Ideal conditions for sledding / snowshoeing. Comfortable temperature (high near 39°F), light wind, and clear forecast.

About Brainerd Lakes Area

Brainerd Lakes Area is a broad cabin-country destination covering lake weekends, resorts, campgrounds, golf, family attractions, and nearby towns such as Nisswa and Gull Lake.

Make the Most of a Brainerd Lakes Area Day

Use the forecast to pick between open-water time, campground plans, golf, town events, or lower-key family stops.

Weather Tips for Brainerd Lakes Area

  • Lake wind, humid heat, lightning risk, and busy weekend timing all matter here.
  • Open fairways and lakefront areas need extra lightning awareness when storms are possible.
  • For campground days, check overnight lows, storm timing, wet ground, and how quickly shelter is available.
  • Check both temperature and wind, because Minnesota lake, river, prairie, and bluff destinations can feel very different from the nearest city forecast.

Plan Around the Conditions

Use the forecast to choose the best version of Brainerd Lakes Area rather than forcing one itinerary. Match wind, rain timing, temperature, water conditions, and trail surfaces to the activity that gives your group the most comfortable day.

7-Day Forecast for Brainerd Lakes Area

☀
28°F
High: 28° | Low: 21°
Current Temperature
Clear
Station: KBRD
Observed at: 9:10 pm CST on 11/12/26
Wind: 3 mph | Humidity: 74%
Fri ☀
37° 20°
1%
Sat ☀
39° 23°
0%
Sun ☀
42° 29°
0%
Mon ☀
50° 35°
0%
Tue ⛅
50° 40°
0%
Wed ☁
52° 41°
11%
Thu 🌧
51° --°
49%

7-Day High Temperature Trend

37° Fri 39° Sat 42° Sun 50° Mon 50° Tue 52° Wed 51° Thu

7-Day Low Temperature Trend

20° Fri 23° Sat 29° Sun 35° Mon 40° Tue 41° Wed 50° Thu

📊 7-Day Outdoor Outlook

Good Fair Poor 20 Fri 20 Sat 20 Sun 70 Mon 70 Tue 80 Wed 70 Thu
Forecast data from the National Weather Service  |  Last Updated: November 12, 2026 9:42 pm CST