Minneapolis weather in January
January in Minneapolis: freezing, dry, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit.
#12 of 12 months in Minneapolis · #550 of 604 destinations to visit in January · comfort 35/100 (tier F)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Minneapolis climate normals — January
| Daytime high | -4°C / 24°F | 🥶 freezing |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | -12°C / 10°F | |
| Feels like (high) | -9°C / 16°F | |
| Rainfall | 28 mm / 1.1 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 6 days | |
| Humidity | 79% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | -13°C / 9°F | |
| Sunshine | 5.2 h/day | |
| Daylight | 9.2 h | |
| Wind | 17 km/h / 10 mph | |
| Snowfall | 30.2 cm / 11.9 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 40 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Minneapolis in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Minneapolis?
- January in Minneapolis: freezing, dry, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Minneapolis on SeasonMap's comfort score (35/100).
- What is the weather like in Minneapolis in January?
- In January, Minneapolis averages a daily high of -4.2°C and a low of -12.2°C, with about 28.2 mm of rain over roughly 6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Minneapolis in January?
- Minneapolis has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 40 in January.
- Does it snow in Minneapolis in January?
- Minneapolis sees roughly 30.2 cm of snowfall in January.