Climate in Winnipeg
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| Daily highs (°C)
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-13 |
-9 |
-1 |
10 |
19 |
23 |
26 |
25 |
19 |
11 |
-1 |
-10
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| Nightly lows (°C)
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-23 |
-19 |
-11 |
-2 |
5 |
11 |
13 |
12 |
6 |
0 |
-10 |
-19
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| Precipitation (mm)
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20 |
15 |
22 |
32 |
59 |
90 |
71 |
75 |
52 |
36 |
25 |
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See the Winnipeg 7 day forecast at
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Winter must haves
Winnipeg is cold in the winter and if you plan on spending any time outside between November and April you should consider packing:
- Toque or earmuffs
- Long sleeve shirts
- Sweaters
- Thick jackets
- Boots (depending what you will be doing)
- Gloves or Mittens
- Scarf (optional, but very very helpful)
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Winnipeg has a humid continental climate with extremes of hot and cold. The longest day of the year lasts for over 16 hours, and the shortest day of the year lasts for 8 hours.
Winnipeg is ranked as Canada's second sunniest city year-round and second for clearest skies year-round. Summers are typically warm and often humid, particularly in July, with frequent night time thunderstorms. On average, Winnipeg has 45 days a year where the humidex (combined effect of heat and humidity) reaches above 30°C.
Spring and fall tend to be rather contracted seasons, each averaging a little over six weeks. In general the weather during these seasons is highly variable, and rapidly changing. It is typical for the day to start off quite cold in the morning, but heat up considerably in the afternoon. It can be difficult to judge how to dress during this time, so layers are the best option.
Winnipeg is the coldest city in the world with a population of over 600,000. Winters in Winnipeg are usually dry, and can feel colder due to the often windy conditions. The winters are long and temperatures drop below -14°C on most winter nights with rare extremes going down to -40°C, though there is still much to enjoy during these months. Snow can be expected from November to late March. The city turns on what is arguably Canada's best display of Christmas lights from late November until well into January.
Winnipeg is also known for its high mosquito population, particularly during early summer. Dusk and dawn are the most active time for mosquitoes. Late August and September tend to provide the most pleasant environment for summer visitors. More detailed climate information is available from Environment Canada .
The Most Frequently Asked Travel Questions about Winnipeg
