International Falls & Rainy Lake, MN

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English: A view of Rainy Lake taken from Tango Channel on the Northwest edge of Dryweed Island.
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Today’s Forecast:

🌧
55°F
High: 57° | Low: 48°
Current Temperature
Light Rain
Station: KINL
Observed at: 8:35 pm CDT on 9/26/26
Wind: 9 mph | Humidity: 94%

Tonight:Rain showers and patchy fog. Cloudy. Low around 48, with temperatures rising to around 50 overnight. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Sunday:A chance of rain showers and patchy fog before 7am, then patchy fog and a slight chance of rain showers between 7am and 9am. Partly sunny. High near 70, with temperatures falling to around 68 in the afternoon. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Sunday Night:Partly cloudy. Low around 40, with temperatures rising to around 43 overnight. Northwest wind 0 to 5 mph.

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Today’s Report:

⛵ Boating

Excellent
  100 /100

Excellent for boating. High near 70°F. Low rain risk (19%). Light wind (10 mph).

  • Temp: Favorable conditions
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Not Recommended 18/100
Not Recommended for boating. High near 65°F. High rain probability (62%). Slight chance of thunderstorms.

⛺ Camping

Excellent
  100 /100

Excellent for camping. High near 70°F. Low rain risk (19%). Light wind (10 mph).

  • Temp: Favorable conditions
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Not Recommended 18/100
Not Recommended for camping. High near 65°F. High rain probability (62%). Slight chance of thunderstorms.

🛶 Paddling

Excellent
  96 /100

Excellent for paddling. High near 70°F. Low rain risk (19%). Breezy winds (10 mph).

  • Temp: Favorable conditions
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Marginal weather factor
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Not Recommended 14/100
Not Recommended for paddling. High near 65°F. High rain probability (62%). Slight chance of thunderstorms.

🐟 Fishing

Excellent
  100 /100

Excellent for fishing. High near 70°F. Low rain risk (19%). Light wind (10 mph).

  • Temp: Favorable conditions
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Use Caution 43/100
Use Caution for fishing. High near 65°F. Risk of rain (62%). Slight chance of thunderstorms.



About International Falls & Rainy Lake

International Falls & Rainy Lake is a northern border destination for lake boating, fishing, paddling, camping, Voyageurs access, and low-key town stops.

Make the Most of a International Falls & Rainy Lake Day

Check wind, storms, and overnight temperatures before building a full lake day or campground plan.

Weather Tips for International Falls

  • Rainy Lake can feel much rougher and cooler with persistent wind, and summer storms can interrupt water plans fast.
  • Wind, waves, current, and lightning should guide water plans more than sunshine alone.
  • 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 International Falls & Rainy Lake 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 International Falls, MN

🌧
55°F
High: 57° | Low: 48°
Current Temperature
Light Rain
Station: KINL
Observed at: 8:35 pm CDT on 9/26/26
Wind: 9 mph | Humidity: 94%
Sun 🌧
70° 40°
26%
Mon 🌧
66° 52°
32%
Tue ⛈
65° 45°
85%
Wed ⛅
68° 44°
4%
Thu ⛅
63° 35°
14%
Fri ⛅
61° 36°
8%
Sat 🌧
58° --°
16%

7-Day High Temperature Trend

70° Sun 66° Mon 65° Tue 68° Wed 63° Thu 61° Fri 58° Sat

7-Day Low Temperature Trend

40° Sun 52° Mon 45° Tue 44° Wed 35° Thu 36° Fri 50° Sat

📊 7-Day Outdoor Outlook

Good Fair Poor 100 Sun 95 Mon 21 Tue 100 Wed 100 Thu 100 Fri 100 Sat
Forecast data from the National Weather Service  |  Last Updated: September 26, 2026 10:25 pm CDT