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Winnipeg in October: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

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

Weather in Winnipeg in October 2024

OK Weather
Chill
☁️
Cloudy
If you plan to visit Winnipeg in October, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +52°F during the day and approximately 3 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 10 rainy days in the month and around 41 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+52°F
Avg. max. temperature
-2°F
Min.
+90°F
Max.
41 mm
Total precipitation
75%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
3 ☀️
Sunny Days
14 ⛅️
Cloudy
10 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Winnipeg has OK weather in October.

Average temperature in Winnipeg in October

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

Going from a maximum of +75°F during the day to a minimum of +12°F during the night, the temperature in October averages around +52°F.

The average maximum temperature goes down 77% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +75°F to +27°F.

Is Winnipeg warm or cold in October?

Winnipeg is typically chill in October.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +68°F to +52°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +46°F to +36°F.

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

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

Climate in Winnipeg in October

Winnipeg weather looks like this, on average, in October and the surrounding months.
SeptemberOctoberNovember
Avg. temperature
+68°F+52°F+32°F
Min. temperature
+21°F-2°F-36°F
Max. temperature
+99°F+90°F+66°F
Rainfall
61 mm41 mm8 mm
Wind
4 m/s4 m/s4 m/s
Humidity
72%75%80%
Air pressure
1013 HPa1014 HPa1016 HPa
Sunny days
532
Cloudy days
111416
Rainy days
13102
Snowy days
039

October typically has worse weather conditions compared to September. It’s getting colder in October. From +68°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +52°F. As October arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 61 mm to 41 mm. Humidity rises from 72% to 75%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during October, staying around 4 m/s. The days becoming less sunny, going from 5 sunny days in September to 3 in October.

November brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 8 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 October, going from 4 m/s to 6 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during October in Winnipeg based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 42% chance of rain on an average day in October, with total rainfall of approximately 100 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 40 mm, which is moderate rain. October is a pretty wet month with over 13 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how October 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 October in Winnipeg based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 10% chance of snow on an average day in October, with a total monthly snowfall of approximately 18 mm.

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

How was the weather last October in Winnipeg?

This is the weather in Winnipeg in October 2023:
1 October
☁️
+75°F
2 October
☁️
+71°F
3 October
🌫️
+73°F
4 October
☁️
+71°F
5 October
🌫️
+59°F
6 October
🌧️
+49°F
7 October
☁️
+48°F
8 October
☁️
+55°F
9 October
☀️
+54°F
10 October
☀️
+54°F
11 October
☁️
+52°F
12 October
☁️
+58°F
13 October
☁️
+56°F
14 October
☁️
+52°F
15 October
☀️
+61°F
16 October
☀️
+61°F
17 October
☁️
+62°F
18 October
☁️
+63°F
19 October
☁️
+62°F
20 October
☁️
+61°F
21 October
☁️
+58°F
22 October
☁️
+55°F
23 October
☁️
+53°F
24 October
☁️
+41°F
25 October
☁️
+37°F
26 October
🌨️
+36°F
27 October
🌨️
+35°F
28 October
☁️
+27°F
29 October
☁️
+26°F
30 October
🌨️
+29°F
31 October
☁️
+27°F
In October 2023 Winnipeg had 4 sunny days, 21 cloudy days, and 1 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +52°F, with an absolute maximum of +75°F and a minimum of +27°F. The average humidity was 83%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 41%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 13 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 October 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 October:

Is October a good time to visit Winnipeg?

It’s always a good time to visit Winnipeg, but the weather is changeable in October, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Winnipeg in October?

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

Is Winnipeg rainy in October?

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

Is it sunny in Winnipeg in October?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Winnipeg in October, 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.