Minneapolis Weather in March

What's the weather like in Minneapolis (Minnesota) in March 2024?

The climate in Minneapolis during March can be summarized as cold and reasonably dry.

March is in the spring in Minneapolis and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 4°C (39°F), whilst at night -6°C (21°F) is normal.

Minneapolis weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 3.9°C 39°F
Nightly temperature -5.9°C 21.4°F
Average temperature -1°C 30.2°F
Daily sunshine 7.6 hrs
Avg rainfall 47 mm 1.8 ins
Rainy days 10 days
Sea temperature 7.4°C 45.3°F
Humidity 68%
Windspeed 19.4kph 12 mph

On average March is the 5th driest month of the year in Minneapolis with around 47mm 1.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.6 hours of sunshine per day.

March temperatures in Minneapolis

Minneapolis average temperature in March

March rainfall

Minneapolis average rain in March

March hourly sunshine

Minneapolis average rain in March

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Minneapolis in March 2024.

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Minneapolis weather stats

Minneapolis weather statistics
Hottest month: July 28.3°C 82.9°F
Driest month: February 21mm 0.8ins
Sunniest month: July 12.1hrs
Coldest month: January -6.9°C 19.6°F
Wettest month: June 104mm 4.1ins
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