Minneapolis weather in March

March in Minneapolis: cold, a little rain, with clean air — a fair time to visit.

#8 of 12 months in Minneapolis · #522 of 604 destinations to visit in March · comfort 58/100 (tier D)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Minneapolis climate normals — March

Daytime high5°C / 42°F🧥 cold
Nighttime low-4°C / 25°F
Feels like (high)1°C / 34°F
Rainfall65 mm / 2.5 in🌦 some rain
Rainy days9 days
Humidity72%💧 humid
Dew point-7°C / 20°F
Sunshine8.1 h/day
Daylight11.9 h
Wind19 km/h / 12 mph
Snowfall13 cm / 5.1 in
Air quality (US AQI)47🍃 good

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

Where is Minneapolis?

Loading map…

Minneapolis in March — FAQ

Is March a good time to visit Minneapolis?
March in Minneapolis: cold, a little rain, with clean air — a fair time to visit. It ranks #8 of 12 months for Minneapolis on SeasonMap's comfort score (58/100).
What is the weather like in Minneapolis in March?
In March, Minneapolis averages a daily high of 5.4°C and a low of -4°C, with about 64.6 mm of rain over roughly 8.8 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Minneapolis in March?
Minneapolis has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 47 in March.
Does it snow in Minneapolis in March?
Minneapolis sees roughly 13 cm of snowfall in March.

Other months in Minneapolis

Warmer or cooler than Minneapolis in March

Similar destinations in North AmericaMarch