Minneapolis · January
Run in the midday.
Cold: average high 23°F, low 6°F. Layering becomes the workout. Humidity averages 77% — the limiting factor on most runs. Subfreezing mornings mean midday is the only reliably runnable window. Layer up and watch for wind chill.
Avg high / low
23° / 6°F
Humidity
77%
Rain days
9/mo
Wind
11 mph
What January feels like in Minneapolis
Sunrise
08:44
Mid-month average
Sunset
17:59
Mid-month average
Time-of-day breakdown
Morning
Coolest, driest air of the day. The window before sunrise is the most reliable comfortable hour.
Midday
Often the warmest few hours of a cold day. If you can only run once, midday gives you the most temperate window.
Evening
Cold drops back in fast after sunset. Tight window — done before headlamp territory.
What to wear running in Minneapolis in January
The kit for January in Minneapolis: cold-weather layers, gloves, and ear coverage on most mornings.
January vs the surrounding months
vs December
-7° avg high
-2 rain days
Minneapolis in December →
January
23°F avg high
9 rain days
Best: midday
vs February
-2° avg high
+1 rain days
Minneapolis in February →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best time of day to run in Minneapolis in January?+
Midday. Subfreezing mornings mean midday is the only reliably runnable window. Layer up and watch for wind chill.
What's the average temperature in Minneapolis in January?+
Average high 23°F, average low 6°F.
How does January compare to surrounding months in Minneapolis?+
Compared to December (avg high 30°F), January is cooler. Compared to February (avg high 25°F), January is cooler.
Does it rain often in Minneapolis in January?+
Expect about 9 measurable rain days in January, on average.