Mackinac Island vs Minneapolis in January

Minneapolis is the better pick in January — 34 vs 28 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Minneapolis is freezing, dry, clean air, while Mackinac Island is freezing, a little rain, clean air.

Mackinac Island vs MinneapolisJanuary climate, side by side

Mackinac IslandMinneapolis
Comfort score28/100 (F)34/100 (F)
Feels-like high-7°C-9°C
Avg high / low-2° / -8°-4° / -12°
Rainfall44 mm21 mm
Rainy days105
Humidity79%75%
Air quality (AQI)3140

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Mackinac Island vs Minneapolis in January — FAQ

Is January better in Mackinac Island or Minneapolis?
Minneapolis is the better pick in January — 34 vs 28 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Minneapolis is freezing, dry, clean air, while Mackinac Island is freezing, a little rain, clean air.
What is the weather like in Mackinac Island vs Minneapolis in January?
In January, Mackinac Island averages -2°C high / -8°C low with about 44 mm of rain; Minneapolis averages -4°C high / -12°C low with about 21 mm.