The weather in April in Minneapolis

It's cool in April in Minneapolis with an average temperature of 13°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 9°C to a high of 16°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between -2°C and 6°C.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in April for Minneapolis, Minnesota. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 31°C in 2023, Minneapolis reached the highest temperature in April over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -3°C in 2018. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -13°C to a highest value of 18°C.

Precipitation and snowfall

In April, there is an average of 73 mm of precipitation, spread over 11 days. Of the total precipitation, about 11 cm falls as snow in April. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the South.

Daily weather in April for Minneapolis

Click on any day in April to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Minneapolis. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

April weather comparison

  Minneapolis New York
Average temperature 13°C 17°C
Max. temperature 16°C 22°C
Min. temperature -2°C -5°C
Total precipitation 73 mm 81 mm
Rainy days 11 days 11 days
Total snowfall 11 cm 0,4 cm
Snowy days 4 days 1 day

Start of April

The month of April starts in Minneapolis with cold temps, averaging around 11°C during the day and nights around 1°C.

Mid April

By mid-April, daytime temps rise to around 13°C, with nights around 4°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.

End of April

By the end of April, the average daytime temperature in Minneapolis is around 15°C, while nighttime temps are about 5°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 6 this month. That's a moderate to high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 15-25 minutes.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in April in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in April in Minneapolis

Temperature in April in Minneapolis over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in April in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in April in Minneapolis

Total precipitation in April in Minneapolis over the years

Daily Snowfall in April in Minneapolis

Snowfall in April in Minneapolis per year

Daily UV index in April in Minneapolis

This chart shows the average daily UV index in April in Minneapolis, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

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Average weather in Minneapolis by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Minneapolis. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.