March · United States
Best time to visit Minneapolis in March Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Minneapolis in March
Average temperature -1°C, 70 mm of rain, about 12 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 76% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
March score
5.0/10
Ranked #9 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- -1°C
- Rainfall
- 70 mm
- Humidity
- 76%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 12
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
March in Minneapolis scores 5.0/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #9 of 12. Expect around -1°C, 70 mm of rain, and roughly 12 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Minneapolis chains lakes, cycle paths and theatres around the Mississippi river in Minnesota.
March in Minneapolis — middling scores, decent value
At -1°C (30°F) this is proper winter weather in March: layer up and split the day between outdoor highlights and indoor stops.
70 mm of water-equivalent precipitation makes this a snowy month at resort level; what falls stays as snow, with about 12 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.6 hours of daylight.
That is 5/10 on the same scale — 9th of 12 months, versus 8.9/10 for the best month here.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a packable rain layer.
Budget for low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, September is materially better in Minneapolis — 3.9 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Minneapolis in March?
- In March, Minneapolis averages -1°C, 70 mm of rain, and about 12 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 5.0/10.
- Is March a good time to visit Minneapolis?
- March earns a 5.0/10 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 March?
- Expect about 70 mm of rain in March. Average humidity is 76% and there are about 12 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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