April · United States
Best time to visit Minneapolis in April Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Minneapolis in April
Average temperature 6°C, 110 mm of rain, about 15 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 74% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
April score
5.9/10
Ranked #7 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 6°C
- Rainfall
- 110 mm
- Humidity
- 74%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 15
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
April in Minneapolis scores 5.9/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #7 of 12. Expect around 6°C, 110 mm of rain, and roughly 15 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Minneapolis chains lakes, cycle paths and theatres around the Mississippi river in Minnesota.
April in Minneapolis — middling scores, decent value
April averages 6°C (43°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
At 110 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 15 days with 6+ hours of sunshine in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.
It scores 5.9/10 here, 7th of 12 months, against 8.9/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Figure on mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Flexible dates? September scores 3 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Minneapolis in April?
- In April, Minneapolis averages 6°C, 110 mm of rain, and about 15 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 5.9/10.
- Is April a good time to visit Minneapolis?
- April earns a 5.9/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Minneapolis in April?
- Expect about 110 mm of rain in April. Average humidity is 74% and there are about 15 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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