Minneapolis weather in April
April in Minneapolis: cold, rainy, with clean air — a good time to visit.
#7 of 12 months in Minneapolis · #480 of 604 destinations to visit in April · comfort 69/100 (tier C)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Minneapolis climate normals — April
| Daytime high | 12°C / 54°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 2°C / 36°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 9°C / 48°F | |
| Rainfall | 103 mm / 4.1 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 12 days | |
| Humidity | 66% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | -1°C / 30°F | |
| Sunshine | 8.4 h/day | |
| Daylight | 13.5 h | |
| Wind | 21 km/h / 13 mph | |
| Snowfall | 12.3 cm / 4.8 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 45 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Minneapolis in April — FAQ
- Is April a good time to visit Minneapolis?
- April in Minneapolis: cold, rainy, with clean air — a good time to visit. It ranks #7 of 12 months for Minneapolis on SeasonMap's comfort score (69/100).
- What is the weather like in Minneapolis in April?
- In April, Minneapolis averages a daily high of 12.2°C and a low of 2.1°C, with about 102.9 mm of rain over roughly 11.6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Minneapolis in April?
- Minneapolis has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 45 in April.
- Does it snow in Minneapolis in April?
- Minneapolis sees roughly 12.3 cm of snowfall in April.