| Document and Entity Information | May 26, 2021 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Document Period End Date | May 26, 2021 |
| Entity Registrant Name | MODINE MANUFACTURING CO |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | WI |
| Entity File Number | 001-01373 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 39-0482000 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 1500 DeKoven Avenue |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Racine |
| Entity Address, State or Province | WI |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 53403 |
| City Area Code | 262 |
| Local Phone Number | 636-1200 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0000067347 |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock, $0.625 par value |
| Trading Symbol | MOD |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
