January in Minneapolis is the cloudiest and the most freezing month of the year. In January, the weather in Minneapolis is typically freezing. Average daily high temperature in January is about 7 degrees below zero. On average, Minneapolis has 26 cloudy, 2 snowy, 2 sunny, and 1 partly cloudy day in January. The snowfalls are usually light. January as well as March, April, and November is considered the most uncomfortable time to visit Minneapolis.