Winnipeg in December usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +18°F and roughly 2 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 11 snowy days with an average precipitation of 21 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
December is usually the wettest month of the year in Winnipeg;
Average weather
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+18°F
Avg. max. temperature
-38°F
Min.
+46°F
Max.
1 mm
Total precipitation
81%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
2 ☀️
Sunny Days
18 ⛅️
Cloudy
0 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Winnipeg has OK weather in December.
Average temperature in Winnipeg in December
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Winnipeg for December based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The temperature in December is +30°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +45°F during the day and a minimum of 0°F at night.
The average maximum temperature goes down 24% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +34°F to +23°F.
Is Winnipeg warm or cold in December?
Winnipeg is typically cold in December.
Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +32°F to +18°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +19°F to +3°F.
Wear your winter warms as it will be cold. To save space, layer, and don’t forget gloves and a scarf.
December is one of the coolest months in Winnipeg, here is the comparison with other months:
Climate in Winnipeg in December
Winnipeg weather looks like this, on average, in December and the surrounding months.
November
December
January
Avg. temperature
+32°F
+18°F
+12°F
Min. temperature
-36°F
-38°F
-44°F
Max. temperature
+66°F
+46°F
+46°F
Rainfall
8 mm
1 mm
0 mm
Wind
4 m/s
4 m/s
4 m/s
Humidity
80%
81%
80%
Air pressure
1016 HPa
1018 HPa
1019 HPa
Sunny days
2
2
3
Cloudy days
16
18
18
Rainy days
2
0
0
Snowy days
9
11
11
December weather is still as ok as in November.It’s getting colder in December. From +32°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +18°F.As December arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 8 mm to 1 mm.Humidity rises from 80% to 81%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during December, staying around 4 m/s.The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 2 sunny days during the month.
January brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Winnipeg in December based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 5 m/s getting up to 10 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 December, going from 3 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during December in Winnipeg based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in December stands at 19%, leading to total precipitation of around 16 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 6 mm, which is considered light rain.On average, there are about 6 rainy days during December, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
Here’s how December 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 December in Winnipeg based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The chance of snow on a typical day in December is 0%, for a monthly total of around 43 mm.
December is one of the snowiest months in Winnipeg.
Here’s how December is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:
How was the weather last December in Winnipeg?
This is the weather in Winnipeg in December 2023:
1 December
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+34°F
2 December
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+35°F
3 December
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+34°F
4 December
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+28°F
5 December
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+25°F
6 December
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+43°F
7 December
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+45°F
8 December
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+41°F
9 December
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+33°F
10 December
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+24°F
11 December
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+28°F
12 December
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+26°F
13 December
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+29°F
14 December
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+37°F
15 December
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+33°F
16 December
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+28°F
17 December
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+30°F
18 December
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+22°F
19 December
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+27°F
20 December
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+25°F
21 December
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+33°F
22 December
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+32°F
23 December
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+34°F
24 December
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+34°F
25 December
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+27°F
26 December
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+27°F
27 December
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+34°F
28 December
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+27°F
29 December
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+30°F
30 December
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+26°F
31 December
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+22°F
In December 2023 Winnipeg had 6 sunny days, 21 cloudy days, and 0 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +30°F, with an absolute maximum of +45°F and a minimum of +21°F. The average humidity was 83%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 53%. The average wind speed was 5 m/s, with a maximum of 14 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in December?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Winnipeg climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Winnipeg in December 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 December:
Is December a good time to visit Winnipeg?
It’s always a good time to visit Winnipeg, but the weather is changeable in December, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Winnipeg in December?
Not really, December is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.
Is Winnipeg rainy in December?
Winnipeg is usually dry in December. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.
Is it sunny in Winnipeg in December?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Winnipeg in December, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
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, 2023.
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.