January · United States
Best time to visit Minneapolis in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Minneapolis in January
Average temperature -10°C, 24 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 90% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
3.7/10
Ranked #11 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- -10°C
- Rainfall
- 24 mm
- Humidity
- 90%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
January in Minneapolis scores 3.7/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #11 of 12. Expect around -10°C, 24 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Minneapolis chains lakes, cycle paths and theatres around the Mississippi river in Minnesota.
January in Minneapolis — the hardest end of the year
January averages -10°C (14°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 24 mm (mostly snow at altitude), with almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 8.9 hours of daylight.
It scores 3.7/10 here, 11th 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 5.2 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Minneapolis in January?
- In January, Minneapolis averages -10°C, 24 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 3.7/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Minneapolis?
- January earns a 3.7/10 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 January?
- Expect about 24 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 90% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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