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Minneapolis in February
Minneapolis warms up: highs climb to 26°F (-3°C), from 22°F in January, with lows of 7°F (-14°C) and about 1.1 in (27 mm) of rain or snow.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 50/100, 9th of 12.
- Avg high
- 26°F (-3°C)
- Avg low
- 7°F (-14°C)
- Rain or snow
- 1.1 in (27 mm)
- Humidity
- 86%
- Cloud cover
- 61%
- Daylight
- ~10 h 11 min
- Comfort score
- 50/100 · Fair
What February feels like
Real cold sets in, with afternoon highs around 26°F (-3°C).
Nights drop below freezing, with an average low of 7°F (-14°C), so expect frost and ice.
Precipitation is light, about 1.1 in (27 mm) of rain or snow, and since the average temperature is below freezing, what does fall may well be snow.
Plan around February
February sits mid-table; the best months are August & September.
- Comfort holds steady from January (49 → 50/100).
- Our Minnesota North Shore route recommends Jun – Oct, so February falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for February
- Hat, gloves and thermal base layerslows around 7°F
- Insulated, waterproof bootssnow is likely on some days
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Minneapolis in February
Cold days call for a roof: these picks favor sit-down and indoor stops, plus a few for drier spells.
Mill City Museum
Museum in the ruins of a flour mill, with an elevator ride through the building's history.
Why now An indoor-leaning stop when highs sit around 26°F.
Indígena by Owamni
Sean Sherman's Indigenous kitchen, no dairy, wheat or cane sugar, now in the Guthrie Theater with river views.
Why now A warm sit-down stop when highs sit around 26°F.
Surly Brewing Co.
Big beer hall and patio from the brewery behind Minnesota's craft beer boom.
Why now Somewhere to warm up between colder walks.
Minneapolis Institute of Art
Free encyclopedic museum with period rooms and strong Asian and American collections.
Why now A way to spend part of a cold day out of the wind.
Spoon and Stable
Chef Gavin Kaysen's restaurant in a former North Loop horse stable.
Why now A cozy break on a 26°F day.
Nearby in February
- Duluth in February~137 mi · highs 23°F, 1.1 in rain or snow · 2°C (3°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Decorah in February~137 mi · highs 29°F, 1.3 in rain or snow · 2°C (3°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Dubuque in February~215 mi · highs 32°F, 1.5 in rain or snow · 3°C (6°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Des Moines in February~235 mi · highs 35°F, 1.1 in rain or snow · 5°C (9°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 February: quick answers
Is February a good time to visit Minneapolis?
It's middling, scoring 50/100. The best months are August & September, at up to 88. Expect highs of 26°F (-3°C) and 1.1 in (27 mm) of rain or snow. Our Minnesota North Shore route recommends Jun – Oct, so February is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Minneapolis in February?
Average highs are 26°F (-3°C) and average lows 7°F (-14°C), making it the 2nd-coldest month by daytime highs, with nights below freezing on average.
Does it snow a lot in Minneapolis in February?
Not much: about 1.1 in (27 mm) of rain or snow falls across February on average, the 2nd-driest month of the year. With temperatures this low, much of it may fall as snow. The annual total is about 33.1 in (840 mm).
What should I pack for Minneapolis in February?
Bring hat, gloves and thermal base layers (lows around 7°F), insulated, waterproof boots (snow is likely on some days) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
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