Month guide · Minneapolis · United States
Minneapolis in April
What April is really like in Minneapolis: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: August Schwerdfeger, CC BY 4.0
Quick answer
April is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 13°C (55°F), lows of 1°C (34°F), about 10 rainy days and roughly 13.4 hours of daylight. Unpredictable: sunny days around 15°C alternate with cold snaps, and the lake paths reopen to crowds of walkers.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 13°C (55°F) / 1°C (34°F)
- Rainy days
- About 10
- Daylight
- About 13.4 hours
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in April
April is the 7th-warmest month in Minneapolis: days average 13°C (55°F) against a yearly average high of 12°C (54°F), and nights fall to about 1°C (34°F). Rain falls on roughly 10 of its 30 days. Compared with March (4°C (39°F)), April is warmer; by May highs climb to around 20°C (68°F).
- Sunrise (15 April)
- About 06:28
- Sunset (15 April)
- About 19:58
- Daylight
- About 13.4 hours
Spring (March–May). A slow, muddy thaw in March gives way to green, mild May days; weather is changeable and late snow is possible in April.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, April rates 2 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in June). That makes April one of the better-value months to book.
Events in April
- Twins baseball season opens at Target Field (usually early April)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in April
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Religious site · Loring Park
Basilica of Saint Mary
Completed in the early 20th century and designated the first basilica in the United States in 1926, this Beaux-Arts church has a copper dome, a long nave and stained-glass windows.
- Time needed
- 30–45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Architecture
- History
Neighbourhood · Northeast
Northeast arts and taprooms
Rent a bike or use a rideshare between taprooms; they are spread out across several neighbourhoods.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Low cost
- Art
- Food
- After dark
- Off the beaten path
Gallery · Loring Park
Walker Art Center
One of the leading contemporary art centres in the United States, the Walker shows modern and contemporary painting, sculpture, design and film, with a strong collection including works by Andy Warhol, Chuck Close and Frida Kahlo.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Art
- Rainy day
- Architecture
Museum · Whittier
Minneapolis Institute of Art (Mia)
Pick up a map and head for the Asian galleries and period rooms, which most first-time visitors miss.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Art
- History
- Rainy day
- Iconic
What to pack
For highs near 13°C, lows near 1°C and 10 wet days: layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; shoes with good grip for icy pavements; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is April a good time to visit Minneapolis?
A quieter month with trade-offs, with a notable event on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, June–September are better overall. Compare every month.
Minneapolis in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is April a good time to visit Minneapolis?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Unpredictable: sunny days around 15°C alternate with cold snaps, and the lake paths reopen to crowds of walkers.
+How warm is Minneapolis in April?
Average highs are around 13°C (55°F) and lows around 1°C (34°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Minneapolis in April?
Expect rain on about 10 days of the month.