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 high | 5°C / 42°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | -4°C / 25°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 1°C / 34°F | |
| Rainfall | 65 mm / 2.5 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 9 days | |
| Humidity | 72% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | -7°C / 20°F | |
| Sunshine | 8.1 h/day | |
| Daylight | 11.9 h | |
| Wind | 19 km/h / 12 mph | |
| Snowfall | 13 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.
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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.