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

What's the typical weather in Minneapolis for January? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

Typically, January in Minneapolis includes very low temperatures and low snowfall. January is part of winter. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around -5°C. But by evening, they drop to around -13°C. Being the coldest month of the year, it’s a good idea to bring your heaviest winter gear.

Precipitation

Minneapolis in January usually receives low snowfall, averaging around 17 mm for the month. With virtually no rain, this driest month of the year is perfect for exploring the outdoors. This month experiences about 8 days of snow according to historical data.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 153 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

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 and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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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 this month?

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.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

1/10

Walking

1/10

Camping

2/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

Interested in more climate information?

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