Weather in April in Minnesota
Planning a getaway to Minnesota this April and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in Minnesota in April?
Minnesota is a region in the United States of America. April in Minnesota generally has temperatures that range from cold to mild, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.
Temperatures
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is cold in Lutsen at 7°C to mild in Winona at 14°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 3°C in Winona and -1°C in Lutsen.For a closer look at conditions across Minnesota, refer to the map below.
Precipitation
In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Thief River Falls with an average of 36 mm to high snow/rainfall in Austin with 106 mm.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Bloomington enjoys close to 245 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.For more details on the yearly climate, visit our Minnesota climate page.
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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit the United States of America, check out our Minnesota's climate page.
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in April for the 5 most popular destinations in Minnesota?
Bloomington
In April Bloomington generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Minneapolis
In April Minneapolis generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Duluth
In April Duluth generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Eagan
In April Eagan generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Saint Cloud
In April Saint Cloud generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Minnesota, in the United States of America.
Is April the best time to visit Minnesota?
In our opinion, April is a good time to visit Minnesota with overall tolerable weather in Bloomington. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in September offering mostly perfect weather in Bloomington. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March and December tend to be poor.
Interested in more climate information?
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