When to go · Winnipeg
Winnipeg, month by month
The best months for Winnipeg: Jun, Aug, Sep. Months to avoid: Jan, Feb.
Month by month
- JanuaryAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jan–Feb (extreme cold), early Jun (mosquitoes).-11 °C (12 °F) / -21 °C (−6 °F), 12 rain days12 °F (-11 °C) / −6 °F (-21 °C), 12 rain daysCrowds: Low
- FebruaryAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jan–Feb (extreme cold), early Jun (mosquitoes).-9 °C (16 °F) / -19 °C (−2 °F), 10 rain days16 °F (-9 °C) / −2 °F (-19 °C), 10 rain daysCrowds: Low
- MarchMixedOutside the best window (Jun, late Aug–Sep). Across Canada: Late ski season; sugar shacks in Québec open for maple season.-1 °C (30 °F) / -11 °C (12 °F), 11 rain days30 °F (-1 °C) / 12 °F (-11 °C), 11 rain daysCrowds: Low
- AprilMixedOutside the best window (Jun, late Aug–Sep). Across Canada: Thaw and mud; Rockies trails still snowy; Vancouver cherry blossoms.10 °C (50 °F) / -3 °C (27 °F), 10 rain days50 °F (10 °C) / 27 °F (-3 °C), 10 rain daysCrowds: Low
- MayGoodOutside the best window (Jun, late Aug–Sep). Across Canada: Victoria Day weekend opens the season; Rockies lakes still frozen at altitude.18 °C (64 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 12 rain days64 °F (18 °C) / 39 °F (4 °C), 12 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- JuneGreatInside Winnipeg's best window: Jun, late Aug–Sep.23 °C (73 °F) / 11 °C (52 °F), 13 rain days73 °F (23 °C) / 52 °F (11 °C), 13 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- JulyGoodOutside the best window (Jun, late Aug–Sep). Across Canada: Peak season: Rockies lodging sold out, Canada Day on 1 July, Calgary Stampede. Wildfire smoke possible — check.26 °C (79 °F) / 13 °C (55 °F), 12 rain days79 °F (26 °C) / 55 °F (13 °C), 12 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- AugustGreatInside Winnipeg's best window: Jun, late Aug–Sep.25 °C (77 °F) / 12 °C (54 °F), 11 rain days77 °F (25 °C) / 54 °F (12 °C), 11 rain daysCrowds: High
- SeptemberGreatInside Winnipeg's best window: Jun, late Aug–Sep.20 °C (68 °F) / 7 °C (45 °F), 10 rain days68 °F (20 °C) / 45 °F (7 °C), 10 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- OctoberGoodOutside the best window (Jun, late Aug–Sep). Across Canada: Foliage in Ontario, Québec and the Maritimes early in the month; mountain roads get snow.10 °C (50 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 10 rain days50 °F (10 °C) / 32 °F (0 °C), 10 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- NovemberMixedOutside the best window (Jun, late Aug–Sep). Across Canada: Grey shoulder season; many seasonal businesses in parks close.0 °C (32 °F) / -9 °C (16 °F), 11 rain days32 °F (0 °C) / 16 °F (-9 °C), 11 rain daysCrowds: Low
- DecemberMixedOutside the best window (Jun, late Aug–Sep). Across Canada: Christmas markets and ski openings; winter tyres required on many BC highways.-8 °C (18 °F) / -17 °C (1 °F), 12 rain days18 °F (-8 °C) / 1 °F (-17 °C), 12 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Winnipeg, side by side.
Verdict
Jun: Great
Aug: Great
Daytime high
Jun: 23 °C (73 °F)73 °F (23 °C)
Aug: 25 °C (77 °F)77 °F (25 °C)
Night low
Jun: 11 °C (52 °F)52 °F (11 °C)
Aug: 12 °C (54 °F)54 °F (12 °C)
Rain days
Jun: 13
Aug: 11 (better)
Crowds
Jun: Medium
Aug: High
Prices
Jun: Medium
Aug: High
Festivals listed
Jun: 1
Aug: 0
June: Inside Winnipeg's best window: Jun, late Aug–Sep.
August: Inside Winnipeg's best window: Jun, late Aug–Sep.
Winnipeg: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.