February · United States
Best time to visit Minneapolis in February Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Minneapolis in February
Average temperature -7°C, 33 mm of rain, about 5 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 85% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
February score
4.3/10
Ranked #10 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- -7°C
- Rainfall
- 33 mm
- Humidity
- 85%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 5
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
February in Minneapolis scores 4.3/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #10 of 12. Expect around -7°C, 33 mm of rain, and roughly 5 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Minneapolis chains lakes, cycle paths and theatres around the Mississippi river in Minnesota.
February in Minneapolis — off-season conditions
February averages -7°C (19°F) — deep-winter cold that dictates the whole trip: short outdoor stints, indoor plans on standby, and no expectation of long walking days.
Precipitation is light at 33 mm (mostly snow at altitude), with about 5 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.1 hours of daylight.
It scores 4.3/10 here, 10th of 12 months, against 8.9/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip.
Plan for low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? September scores 4.6 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Minneapolis in February?
- In February, Minneapolis averages -7°C, 33 mm of rain, and about 5 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 4.3/10.
- Is February a good time to visit Minneapolis?
- February earns a 4.3/10 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 February?
- Expect about 33 mm of rain in February. Average humidity is 85% and there are about 5 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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