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Monthly climate in Winnipeg, Canada

Last updated: March 2, 2024

Under the Köppen–Geiger climate classification Winnipeg features a humid continental climate (Dfb). Temperatures typically range between -16 °C (4 °F) and 21 °C (70 °F) through the year, but rarely can drop to -41 °C (-42 °F) or can rise to as high as 36 °C (97 °F). The average annual precipitation amounts to about 517 mm (20.4 inches) and receives 86 rainy days on the 1 mm (0.04 inches) threshold annually. Winnipeg enjoys an average of 2977 hours of sunshine throughout the year, and daylight varies from 8 hours 9 minutes to 16 hours 15 minutes per day.

Monthly average temperatures in Winnipeg, Canada §

The warmest months in Winnipeg are June, July and August, with daily mean temperatures ranging from 19 to 21 °C (66 - 70 °F) throughout the day. The coldest temperatures usually occur in January, February and December, when daily mean temperatures range from -16 to -11 °C (4 - 13 °F) throughout the day. On average each year, Winnipeg experiences 50 days above 25 °C (77.0 °F) and 174 days below 0 °C (32.0 °F).

Monthly average temperatures with daily means, minimums and maximums for period, average high and low temperatures in Winnipeg, Canada. Generated using Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Data for period from January 2017 to June 2022.
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Maximum 4°C
(39°F)		 7°C
(45°F)		 18°C
(64°F)		 23°C
(74°F)		 32°C
(89°F)		 36°C
(97°F)		 34°C
(93°F)		 36°C
(96°F)		 34°C
(93°F)		 29°C
(85°F)		 18°C
(64°F)		 5°C
(42°F)
Mean maximum 2°C
(36°F)		 2°C
(35°F)		 11°C
(53°F)		 19°C
(66°F)		 27°C
(82°F)		 31°C
(87°F)		 32°C
(90°F)		 33°C
(91°F)		 30°C
(86°F)		 23°C
(74°F)		 9°C
(49°F)		 4°C
(39°F)
Average high -10°C
(14°F)		 -11°C
(13°F)		 -0°C
(32°F)		 8°C
(46°F)		 18°C
(64°F)		 24°C
(76°F)		 26°C
(80°F)		 25°C
(77°F)		 19°C
(66°F)		 9°C
(49°F)		 -1°C
(31°F)		 -7°C
(20°F)
Daily mean -14°C
(6°F)		 -16°C
(4°F)		 -5°C
(23°F)		 2°C
(36°F)		 12°C
(54°F)		 19°C
(66°F)		 21°C
(70°F)		 19°C
(67°F)		 13°C
(57°F)		 5°C
(41°F)		 -5°C
(24°F)		 -11°C
(13°F)
Average low -19°C
(-2°F)		 -21°C
(-5°F)		 -10°C
(14°F)		 -3°C
(27°F)		 6°C
(43°F)		 13°C
(55°F)		 16°C
(60°F)		 13°C
(56°F)		 9°C
(48°F)		 1°C
(35°F)		 -8°C
(17°F)		 -15°C
(5°F)
Mean minimum -35°C
(-31°F)		 -33°C
(-27°F)		 -25°C
(-13°F)		 -14°C
(6°F)		 -3°C
(27°F)		 5°C
(42°F)		 9°C
(48°F)		 7°C
(44°F)		 1°C
(33°F)		 -7°C
(20°F)		 -19°C
(-1°F)		 -30°C
(-21°F)
Minimum -41°C
(-42°F)		 -37°C
(-35°F)		 -29°C
(-20°F)		 -20°C
(-4°F)		 -6°C
(22°F)		 2°C
(35°F)		 7°C
(44°F)		 4°C
(39°F)		 -4°C
(26°F)		 -9°C
(16°F)		 -25°C
(-12°F)		 -33°C
(-28°F)

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Monthly average precipitation in Winnipeg, Canada §

Winnipeg usually has the most precipitation in June, July and September, with an average of 9 rainy days and 78 mm (3.1 inches) of precipitation per month. The driest months in Winnipeg are January, February and March. On average, 17 mm (0.7 inches) of precipitation falls during these months.

Monthly average precipitation and precipitation days in Winnipeg, Canada. Generated using Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Data for period from January 2017 to January 2022.
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Average precipitation mm (inches) 18 (0.7) 15 (0.6) 18 (0.7) 29 (1.1) 35 (1.4) 76 (3.0) 61 (2.4) 60 (2.4) 97 (3.8) 57 (2.3) 27 (1.1) 24 (0.9)
Average precipitation days (≥ 1 mm) 5 5 5 5 7 10 8 8 10 9 7 7

Monthly sunshine hours in Winnipeg, Canada §

The sunniest months in Winnipeg are June, July and August, when the sun shines an average of 11 hours 25 minutes a day. Least sunny months in Winnipeg: January, November and December receive an average of 4 hours 51 minutes of sunshine daily.

Mean monthly sunshine duration, average sunshine hours per day and mean daily daylight hours in Winnipeg, Canada. Generated using Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Data for period from January 2017 to January 2022.
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Mean monthly sunshine hours 134 202 247 281 315 341 381 329 243 188 154 157
Mean daily daylight hours 8h 38m 10h 6m 11h 56m 13h 48m 15h 25m 16h 15m 15h 48m 14h 20m 12h 32m 10h 40m 9h 1m 8h 9m

Solar UV radiation in Winnipeg, Canada §

Winnipeg experiences the highest level of ultraviolet (UV) radiation in May, June and August, when the maximum UV index can reach values of 8 - 9, which corresponds to the Very High category of sun exposure. January, November and December are in the Low exposure category. In these months, the maximum values of the UV index do not exceed 2. For more detailed information, check out our hourly Winnipeg UV Index data.

Average daily maximum UV levels by month for Winnipeg, Canada. Generated using Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Data for period from January 2022 to January 2023.
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
UV Index (month maximum) 2 4 5 7 8 9 8 8 6 4 2 1

Detailed Monthly Weather Insights for Winnipeg, Canada

Discover in-depth weather details for every month in Winnipeg. Click through the links below for comprehensive overviews of temperature trends, precipitation levels, sunshine hours, and solar UV radiation specifics. Whether planning a visit or simply curious about Winnipeg's climate nuances, these monthly breakdowns provide the information you need for an informed understanding of what to expect throughout the year.

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