In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Brainerd ranges from 0.6 - 4.2 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.2 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Brainerd when rainfall is around 0.6 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Brainerd, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 69.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 6.8 F).

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2 stops29h 36mDelta

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SMF - BRD

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Tue 9/30

10:04 am-5:40 pm

2 stops29h 36m

Brainerd Crow Wing County

Sat 10/4

10:58 am-10:15 pm

2 stops13h 17m

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Michael,Sep 2023

SMF - ATL

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

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10.0

Excellent

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SMF - ATL

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

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