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Minneapolis in April
Minneapolis warms up: highs climb to 56°F (13°C), from 41°F in March, with lows of 34°F (1°C) and about 3.2 in (82 mm) of rain.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 71/100, 7th of 12.
- Avg high
- 56°F (13°C)
- Avg low
- 34°F (1°C)
- Rain
- 3.2 in (82 mm)
- Humidity
- 71%
- Cloud cover
- 61%
- Daylight
- ~13 h 16 min
- Comfort score
- 71/100 · Good
What April feels like
Days are mild at around 56°F (13°C): comfortable for walking all day, with a layer for the evening.
There's a big swing between day and night, about 13°C (23°F), so mornings and evenings feel much cooler than the afternoon.
Some rain is likely, about 3.2 in (82 mm) in the month, so pack for a shower or two.
Plan around April
April sits mid-table; the best months are August & September.
- Comfort improves from 48/100 in March to 71/100.
- Our Minnesota North Shore route recommends Jun – Oct, so April falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for April
- A warm layer for eveningslows near 34°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaabout 3.2 in of rain
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Minneapolis in April
April is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
Minnehaha Falls
53-foot waterfall in a city park with creek trails to the Mississippi.
Why now Our curated notes say it's best spring.
Surly Brewing Co.
Big beer hall and patio from the brewery behind Minnesota's craft beer boom.
Minneapolis Institute of Art
Free encyclopedic museum with period rooms and strong Asian and American collections.
Spoon and Stable
Chef Gavin Kaysen's restaurant in a former North Loop horse stable.
Mill City Museum
Museum in the ruins of a flour mill, with an elevator ride through the building's history.
Nearby in April
- Duluth in April~137 mi · highs 49°F, 2.8 in rain · 4°C (8°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Decorah in April~137 mi · highs 57°F, 3.8 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Dubuque in April~215 mi · highs 59°F, 3.7 in rain · 2°C (3°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Des Moines in April~235 mi · highs 63°F, 3.6 in rain · 4°C (7°F) warmer by day, about as wet
These averages also cover Downtown Minneapolis & the Riverfront and Minnehaha Falls.
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Minneapolis in April: quick answers
Is April a good time to visit Minneapolis?
It's middling, scoring 71/100. The best months are August & September, at up to 88. Expect highs of 56°F (13°C) and 3.2 in (82 mm) of rain. Our Minnesota North Shore route recommends Jun – Oct, so April is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Minneapolis in April?
Average highs are 56°F (13°C) and average lows 34°F (1°C), making it the 6th-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Minneapolis in April?
Some: about 3.2 in (82 mm) of rain falls across April on average, the 6th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 33.1 in (840 mm).
What should I pack for Minneapolis in April?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (lows near 34°F), packable rain jacket or umbrella (about 3.2 in of rain) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
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