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Winnipeg in April: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Winnipeg in April will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Winnipeg, based on historical data.
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April

Weather in Winnipeg in April 2025

Good Weather
Chill
☁️
Cloudy
Planning a trip to Winnipeg in April? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +52°F and approximately 5 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 7 rainy days and 25 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+52°F
Avg. max. temperature
-13°F
Min.
+93°F
Max.
25 mm
Total precipitation
64%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
5 ☀️
Sunny Days
13 ⛅️
Cloudy
7 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Winnipeg has good weather in April.

Average temperature in Winnipeg in April

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Winnipeg for April based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +59°F during the day to a minimum of -2°F during the night, the temperature in April averages around +45°F.

The average maximum temperature goes up 38% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +32°F to +55°F.

Is Winnipeg warm or cold in April?

Winnipeg is typically chill in April.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +32°F to +52°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +14°F to +30°F.

Pack a jumper and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.

Take a look at how April is compared to other months in Winnipeg:

Climate in Winnipeg in April

Winnipeg weather looks like this, on average, in April and the surrounding months.
MarchAprilMay
Avg. temperature
+32°F+52°F+66°F
Min. temperature
-36°F-13°F+19°F
Max. temperature
+73°F+93°F+99°F
Rainfall
9 mm25 mm72 mm
Wind
4 m/s4 m/s4 m/s
Humidity
76%64%62%
Air pressure
1018 HPa1015 HPa1013 HPa
Sunny days
455
Cloudy days
161311
Rainy days
2714
Snowy days
941

April often has better weather than March. It’s getting warmer as April arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +32°F to +52°F during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 9 mm to 25 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 76% to 64%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during April, staying around 4 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in April, from 4 to 5.

May brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

Wind speed in Winnipeg in April based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 5 m/s getting up to 11 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Winnipeg is gradually increasing during April, going from 4 m/s to 6 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during April in Winnipeg based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 30% chance of rain on an average day in April, with total rainfall of approximately 27 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 8 mm, which is considered light rain. On average, there are about 9 rainy days during April, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
Here’s how April is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Winnipeg wettest month is June, where a typical day has a 57% chance of precipitation and 99 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 0% chance of precipitation and 0 mm of rainfall per day.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during April in Winnipeg based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 13% chance of snow on an average day in April, with a total monthly snowfall of approximately 25 mm.

Here’s how April is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:

How was the weather last April in Winnipeg?

This is the weather in Winnipeg in April 2023:
1 April
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+31°F
2 April
☁️
+39°F
3 April
☁️
+37°F
4 April
☁️
+29°F
5 April
🌨️
+29°F
6 April
🌨️
+29°F
7 April
☀️
+33°F
8 April
☀️
+48°F
9 April
☀️
+51°F
10 April
☀️
+58°F
11 April
☀️
+56°F
12 April
☀️
+57°F
13 April
☁️
+51°F
14 April
☁️
+45°F
15 April
☁️
+37°F
16 April
☁️
+48°F
17 April
☀️
+46°F
18 April
☁️
+48°F
19 April
☁️
+44°F
20 April
🌨️
+37°F
21 April
🌨️
+42°F
22 April
☁️
+42°F
23 April
☁️
+41°F
24 April
☁️
+43°F
25 April
☀️
+50°F
26 April
☁️
+48°F
27 April
☁️
+51°F
28 April
☁️
+52°F
29 April
☁️
+51°F
30 April
☀️
+55°F
In April 2023 Winnipeg had 10 sunny days, 16 cloudy days, and 0 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +45°F, with an absolute maximum of +59°F and a minimum of +28°F. The average humidity was 71%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 33%. The average wind speed was 5 m/s, with a maximum of 14 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Winnipeg climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Winnipeg in April has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1996 (+43°F) and the highest in 2021 (+53°F). The driest year was 1988 with only 222 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2022 with 1095 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Winnipeg in April:

Is April a good time to visit Winnipeg?

April is a really good time to go to Winnipeg. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Winnipeg.

Can you sunbathe in Winnipeg in April?

Not really, April is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.

Is Winnipeg rainy in April?

Winnipeg is usually dry in April. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.

Is it sunny in Winnipeg in April?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Winnipeg in April, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in Canada

Check out the weather for other cities in Canada.

Monthly weather in Winnipeg

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Winnipeg, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.