Rochester
Money Magazine said it best: "One thing to remember about Rochester, Minnesota is that it has the sophistication of a larger metro area, but not the congestion or the complications." Named "Best Small City" in America by the nationally recognized magazine, Rochester merges a cosmopolitan atmosphere with Midwestern hospitality giving convention attendees a most memorable experience.

Weather and Seasonality
Like most of the Midwest, Rochester has a continental climate characterized by temperature fluctuations throughout the year. The average annual temperature in Rochester is 43.7°F. The warmest month of the year is July, when temperatures reach into the low 80s; the coolest month is January, when temperatures dip as low as 3°F.
Rochester's phenomenal skywalk system and elaborate underground pedestrian subway keep the city hopping throughout the year.
Rochester's phenomenal skywalk system and elaborate underground pedestrian subway keep the city hopping throughout the year.
| Month | High/Low °F | Seasonality |
|---|---|---|
| January | 21°/3° | - |
| February | 26°/8° | - |
| March | 38°/20° | - |
| April | 55°/34° | - |
| May | 68°/46° | - |
| June | 78°/56° | - |
| July | 82°/60° | - |
| August | 79°/58° | - |
| September | 70°/48° | - |
| October | 59°/38° | - |
| November | 40°/24° | - |
| December | 26°/10° | - |
