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 / -21 °C, 12 rain days12 °F / −6 °F, 12 rain daysCrowds: Low
- FebruaryAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jan–Feb (extreme cold), early Jun (mosquitoes).-9 °C / -19 °C, 10 rain days16 °F / −2 °F, 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 / -11 °C, 11 rain days30 °F / 12 °F, 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 / -3 °C, 10 rain days50 °F / 27 °F, 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 / 4 °C, 12 rain days64 °F / 39 °F, 12 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- JuneGreatInside Winnipeg's best window: Jun, late Aug–Sep.23 °C / 11 °C, 13 rain days73 °F / 52 °F, 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 / 13 °C, 12 rain days79 °F / 55 °F, 12 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- AugustGreatInside Winnipeg's best window: Jun, late Aug–Sep.25 °C / 12 °C, 11 rain days77 °F / 54 °F, 11 rain daysCrowds: High
- SeptemberGreatInside Winnipeg's best window: Jun, late Aug–Sep.20 °C / 7 °C, 10 rain days68 °F / 45 °F, 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 / 0 °C, 10 rain days50 °F / 32 °F, 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 / -9 °C, 11 rain days32 °F / 16 °F, 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 / -17 °C, 12 rain days18 °F / 1 °F, 12 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday