Winnipeg, Canada Climate & Monthly Averages
The climate of Winnipeg
The Winnipeg year is defined by how long its winter lasts: 6 months average sub-freezing nights, bottoming out in February at -2°F (-19°C). Summer is the short exception, with July reaching 79°F (26°C).
Climate quick facts
- Hottest month: July - highs near 79°F (26°C)
- Coldest month: February - highs near 16°F (-9°C)
- Decade extremes (2015-2024): 96°F (35°C) high · -36°F (-38°C) low
- Wettest month: July (12 rainy days) · Sunniest: July (13.2 h sun/day)
- Climate type: humid continental
- Annual swing: 35°C between the average warmest and coolest month · day to night: 10°C
- Snow: about 25 days a year
- Months with freezing average lows: 6
- Average humidity: 70%
Temperatures through the year
Sunshine averages 8.7 hours a day over the year, peaking in July at 13.2 hours. February is the coolest month, with highs of 16°F (-9°C) and lows near -2°F (-19°C). July is the warm end of the year, averaging 79°F (26°C) by day and 61°F (16°C) overnight. Overnight lows average at or below freezing for 6 months, November through April.
Rain, sun and snow
Five of the twelve months pair mild highs with fewer than twelve wet days; the longest unbroken run is May through September. Between the average July and the average February lie 35°C, a wider spread than almost anywhere else we cover. Precipitation concentrates in July - 3.3 inches (85 mm) on 12 days - and thins out by February. The gridded 2015-2024 daily record for this location tops out at 96°F (35°C) and bottoms at -36°F (-38°C) - decade extremes, not all-time station records.
How Winnipeg compares
- Winnipeg averages 40°F (4°C) across the year - cooler than almost every other city we track.
Ranked against every city in our dataset, each measured on the same ten-year window.
Monthly climate table
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16° | 0° | 5 | 0.7 in | 5.0 h/day | 79% |
| February | 16° | -2° | 5 | 0.6 in | 7.3 h/day | 75% |
| March | 33° | 14° | 6 | 0.8 in | 8.8 h/day | 72% |
| April | 48° | 28° | 8 | 1.8 in | 9.7 h/day | 61% |
| May | 65° | 43° | 9 | 2.7 in | 11.0 h/day | 60% |
| June | 75° | 56° | 11 | 3.3 in | 12.3 h/day | 64% |
| July | 79° | 61° | 12 | 3.3 in | 13.2 h/day | 69% |
| August | 77° | 59° | 9 | 3.0 in | 11.7 h/day | 68% |
| September | 68° | 52° | 9 | 3.0 in | 9.3 h/day | 69% |
| October | 51° | 37° | 9 | 1.9 in | 6.6 h/day | 72% |
| November | 35° | 22° | 8 | 1.3 in | 4.9 h/day | 76% |
| December | 20° | 7° | 7 | 1.1 in | 4.3 h/day | 79% |
Winnipeg month by month
Winnipeg weather in January
January brings highs around 16°F (-9°C), lows near 0°F (-18°C), about 5 wet days and roughly 4 snowy days.
Winnipeg weather in February
February brings highs around 16°F (-9°C), lows near -2°F (-19°C), about 5 wet days and roughly 3 snowy days - typically the coldest month and the driest month of the year in Winnipeg.
Winnipeg weather in March
March brings highs around 33°F (0°C), lows near 14°F (-10°C), about 6 wet days and roughly 3 snowy days.
Winnipeg weather in April
April brings highs around 48°F (9°C), lows near 28°F (-2°C), about 8 wet days and roughly 3 snowy days.
Winnipeg weather in May
May brings highs around 65°F (18°C), lows near 43°F (6°C), about 9 wet days.
Winnipeg weather in June
June brings highs around 75°F (24°C), lows near 56°F (13°C), about 11 wet days.
Winnipeg weather in July
July brings highs around 79°F (26°C), lows near 61°F (16°C), about 12 wet days - typically the hottest month and the wettest month and the sunniest month of the year in Winnipeg.
Winnipeg weather in August
August brings highs around 77°F (25°C), lows near 59°F (15°C), about 9 wet days.
Winnipeg weather in September
September brings highs around 68°F (20°C), lows near 52°F (11°C), about 9 wet days.
Winnipeg weather in October
October brings highs around 51°F (10°C), lows near 37°F (3°C), about 9 wet days and roughly 2 snowy days.
Winnipeg weather in November
November brings highs around 35°F (1°C), lows near 22°F (-6°C), about 8 wet days and roughly 4 snowy days.
Winnipeg weather in December
December brings highs around 20°F (-6°C), lows near 7°F (-14°C), about 7 wet days and roughly 5 snowy days.
Seasons in Winnipeg
Spring (March through May)
Spring is chilly here - highs near 48°F (9°C), nights near 28°F (-2°C), and expect showers on roughly 22 days across the season, plus about 6 snowy days.
Summer (June through August)
Summer is pleasantly warm here - highs near 77°F (25°C), nights near 59°F (15°C), and rain falls on around 32 of the 90 days. Daylight is generous - around 12.4 hours of sun a day.
Fall (September through November)
Fall runs cold here - highs near 51°F (11°C), nights near 37°F (3°C), and expect showers on roughly 26 days across the season, plus about 6 snowy days.
Winter (December through February)
Winter is frigid here - highs near 17°F (-8°C), nights near 2°F (-17°C), and rain comes on about 17 days over the three months, plus about 12 snowy days. Wind sharpens cold like this considerably; pair the forecast winds with the wind speed converter to judge exposed conditions.
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Best time to visit Winnipeg
Aim for May to September if you get the choice: these are the warmest and brightest weeks of the year, and highs average 73°F (23°C) against roughly 10 wet days a month. For the same question asked the other way round, see where else is warm in May.
Pack for Winnipeg with a heavy insulated coat, hat and gloves for winter and a compact umbrella or rain shell. Note the gap between afternoon and night: July pairs 79°F (26°C) with 61°F (16°C).
Winnipeg temperature records (2015-2024)
Derived from ERA5 reanalysis data, 2015–2024. Official station records may differ.