Minneapolis weather in April (Minnesota, United States of America)

Looking to travel to Minneapolis in April? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In April, Minneapolis generally has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 14°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 3°C.

Minneapolis in April usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 97 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 12 days of the month will see rainfall.

The city usually sees around 245 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days September typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Minneapolis climate page with graphs.

 

Minneapolis, monthly averages in April

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 14°C  

Chance of Rain 40%  

Precipitation 97 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 60%  

Windspeed 22 km/h  

Sunshine 245 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 60%  

Where to go in the United States of America in April

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America in April and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Minneapolis in April?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in April.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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