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

How is the weather in Minneapolis in January? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In January, Minneapolis generally has very low temperatures and low snowfall. January falls within the winter season. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around -5°C. But by evening, they drop to around -13°C. On average, it is the coldest month of the year. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter cloths.

Minneapolis in January usually receives low snowfall, averaging around 17 mm for the month. It's the month with the least rainfall. Whether you're keen on hiking, outdoor festivals, or just enjoying a walk in the park, this month provides a reliably dry backdrop for all your plans. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 8 days of the month will see snowfall.

The area enjoys a balanced 153 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Minneapolis. 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 January

Min Temperature -13°C  

Max Temperature -5°C  

Chance of Rain 26%  

Precipitation 17 mm  

Rainy days 8 days  

Humidity 69%  

Windspeed 18 km/h  

Sunshine 153 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 55%  

Where to go in the United States of America in January

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

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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 January?

Visitors traveling to Minneapolis should plan on bringing winter clothes, snow boots and a warm winter coat. There will be periods of snow.

What To Do

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

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

1/10

Walking

1/10

Camping

2/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

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