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Minnesota weather in March

One place stands in for Minnesota here — these are Minneapolis's numbers, not a statewide average.

Based on 1 weather station, in Minneapolis. One station — Minneapolis; the lake country north of it runs colder still, especially once the winter nights set in.

Minneapolis & St. Paul

Highs near 42°, nights around 25°, and 8.2 in of snow in a typical March.

Place Highs / lows Wet days Snow The short version
Minneapolis 42° / 25° 5 8.2 in The melt begins, and so does the season of potholes.

Each place above has its own page for the full story — what the month feels like, what to pack, and whether the timing is right.

Where to go in March, across the whole country ›