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Minnesota Weather in April

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Minnesota, the United States of America in April.

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Planning a getaway to Minnesota, the United States of America 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 to Expect in Minnesota in April

Minnesota, the United States of America 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 (45°F) to mild in Winona at 14°C (57°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 3°C (37°F) in Winona and -1°C (30°F) in Lutsen.

For a closer look at conditions across Minnesota, the United States of America, 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 (1.4 in) to high snow/rainfall in Austin with 106 mm (4.2 in).

Average sunshine

Several destinations enjoy plenty of sunshine this month. Minneapolis sees close to 245 hours of sunlight, making it great for sun lovers.

Explore Minnesota by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Minnesota - and find the best time to visit. (based on Minneapolis)

January-5°C (23°F) February-4°C (25°F) March5°C (41°F) April14°C (57°F) May21°C (70°F) June26°C (79°F) This monthJuly29°C (84°F) August27°C (81°F) September23°C (73°F) October15°C (59°F) November7°C (45°F) December-2°C (28°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Minnesota in April

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Minnesota.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Minnesota

What is the weather like in April for some of the most popular destinations in Minnesota, the United States of America?

Temperature range in Minnesota (April)

Precipitation variation in Minnesota (April)

Minneapolis

In April Minneapolis generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are good that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
5°C (41°F)
14°C (57°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
-4°C (25°F)
3°C (37°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
220 hours
245 hours
298 hours
Monthly rainfall
44 mm (1.7 in)
97 mm (3.8 in)
101 mm (4 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
12 days
14 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
good
very good
Climate in Minneapolis →

Bloomington

In April Bloomington generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are good that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
6°C (43°F)
14°C (57°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
-4°C (25°F)
3°C (37°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
220 hours
245 hours
298 hours
Monthly rainfall
43 mm (1.7 in)
94 mm (3.7 in)
102 mm (4 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
13 days
14 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
good
very good
Climate in Bloomington →

Duluth

In April Duluth generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
2°C (36°F)
8°C (46°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
-8°C (18°F)
-1°C (30°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
193 hours
227 hours
265 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
46 mm (1.8 in)
70 mm (2.8 in)
94 mm (3.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
10 days
14 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
good
Climate in Duluth →

Eagan

In April Eagan generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are mixed that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
5°C (41°F)
13°C (55°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
-4°C (25°F)
3°C (37°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
220 hours
245 hours
298 hours
Monthly rainfall
44 mm (1.7 in)
94 mm (3.7 in)
104 mm (4.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
13 days
13 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
mixed
very good
Climate in Eagan →

Saint Cloud

In April Saint Cloud generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are mixed that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
4°C (39°F)
12°C (54°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
-7°C (19°F)
1°C (34°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly rainfall
44 mm (1.7 in)
71 mm (2.8 in)
102 mm (4 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
11 days
12 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
mixed
very good
Climate in Saint Cloud →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Minnesota, in the United States of America.

Popular cities in April

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Minnesota in April.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Minneapolis 14°C (57°F) 3°C (37°F) 97 mm (3.8 in)
Bloomington 14°C (57°F) 3°C (37°F) 94 mm (3.7 in)
Duluth 8°C (46°F) -1°C (30°F) 70 mm (2.8 in)
Eagan 13°C (55°F) 3°C (37°F) 94 mm (3.7 in)
Saint Cloud 12°C (54°F) 1°C (34°F) 71 mm (2.8 in)
Mankato 14°C (57°F) 2°C (36°F) 82 mm (3.2 in)

Minnesota weather in April: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Minnesota, the United States of America in April?

Minnesota, the United States of America typically experiences good weather in April, part of the season. Daytime highs in Minneapolis average around 14°C (57°F), and temperatures drop to about 3°C (37°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Minnesota, the United States of America in April?

Minneapolis averages a daytime maximum of 14°C (57°F) in April, with overnight lows close to 3°C (37°F).

Does Minnesota, the United States of America get a lot of rain in April?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Minnesota, the United States of America during April, with Minneapolis averaging close to 97 mm (3.8 in).

Is April a Good Time to Visit Minnesota, the United States of America?

In our opinion, April is a good time to visit Minnesota, the United States of America with overall good weather in Minneapolis. 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 excellent weather in Minneapolis. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, November and December tend to be less favorable.

Interested in more climate information?

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