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When is the best time to visit Winnipeg?
In general the best time to visit Winnipeg is probably August, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are June, July, August, while the coldest months are January, February, December.
Depending on the activities you want to experience, you may choose different months to visit:
- The best time for a sun tanning holiday is June, July, August. Average maximum temperatures are up to +79°F in August and it has 6 sunny days on average.
- In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during May - September.
- If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is January, November, December with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Winnipeg in different months
This is the average weather in Winnipeg for each month based on historic data:
April, May, June, July, August, September usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +79°F during July.
In January, February, March, October, November, December the weather is OK. Expect around 51 snowy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 22 mm in January.
Climate in Winnipeg
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Winnipeg for each month:
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +46°F | +48°F | +73°F | +93°F | +99°F | +104°F | +99°F | +99°F | +99°F | +90°F | +66°F | +46°F |
| Average Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +12°F | +18°F | +32°F | +52°F | +66°F | +75°F | +79°F | +79°F | +68°F | +52°F | +32°F | +18°F |
| Minimum Temperature | |||||||||||
| -44°F | -42°F | -36°F | -13°F | +19°F | +30°F | +39°F | +32°F | +21°F | -2°F | -36°F | -38°F |
| Avg. water temperature | |||||||||||
| - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Humidity, % | |||||||||||
| 80 | 79 | 76 | 64 | 62 | 69 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 75 | 80 | 81 |
| Rain, mm | |||||||||||
| 0 | 1 | 9 | 25 | 72 | 99 | 91 | 83 | 61 | 41 | 8 | 1 |
| Snow, mm | |||||||||||
| 22 | 14 | 18 | 13 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 21 | 21 |
| Average wind speed, m/s | |||||||||||
| 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Sunny Days | |||||||||||
| 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Cloud Days | |||||||||||
| 18 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 14 | 16 | 18 |
| Rainy Days | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 10 | 2 | 0 |
| Snowy Days | |||||||||||
| 11 | 8 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 11 |
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Winnipeg during the whole year:
The hottest month in Winnipeg is August with average maximum temperature going up to +79°F. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of -4°F.
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Winnipeg looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Winnipeg is December with average humidity going up to 81%. The least humid month is May with an average humidity of 62%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Winnipeg during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is August with approximately 6 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 83 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is June with approximately 17 rainy days and 99 mm of total precipitation.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm. in Winnipeg during the whole year based on historical data:
The snowiest month is January with approximately 11 snowy days.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Winnipeg:
What is the hottest month in Winnipeg?
The hottest month in Winnipeg is August with average maximum temperature of +79°F.
What is the coldest month in Winnipeg?
The coldest month in Winnipeg is January with minimum temperatures of -4°F.
Is Winnipeg worth visiting in winter?
Winter in Winnipeg could be a good time to visit, as the weather is generally ok.
When does it rain the least in Winnipeg?
if you're looking to visit Winnipeg when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for June, July, August. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being January with only 0 mm of rain.
Other cities in Canada
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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.