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Winnipeg weather in January

Long-run climate averages for Winnipeg, Manitoba in January, plus what the forecast models say for the days ahead.

January at a glance

In January, Winnipeg averages -8°C by day and -15°C at night. The wettest month is usually June.

January in Winnipeg averages a daytime high of -8°C and an overnight low of -15°C, which reads as cold for this part of the world. It is the coldest month of the year here. Overnight temperatures drop below freezing, so expect frost and pack accordingly. Across the whole year Winnipeg sees roughly 614 mm of precipitation.

Climate averages tell you what to pack. They do not tell you what next Tuesday looks like — for that, see the live Winnipeg forecast with every model compared and how much they currently agree.

Winnipeg weather by month

what to expect in Winnipeg through the year

Here is Winnipeg's typical weather in each month: the average daytime high and overnight low in °C, how each month feels, and the wettest month marked. Use it to plan any trip to Winnipeg by season.

Jan
-8°
-15°
Cold
Feb
-4°
-14°
Cold
Mar
-2°
-13°
Cold
Apr
-2°
Cool
May
20°
Mild
Jun
24°
14°
Warm
Wettest
Jul
25°
15°
Warm
Aug
24°
15°
Warm
Sep
23°
13°
Warm
Oct
12°
Cool
Nov
-4°
Cold
Dec
-3°
-10°
Cold

Common questions

How warm is Winnipeg in January?
Winnipeg averages a daytime high of -8°C in January, with overnight lows around -15°C. These are long-run climate averages, not a forecast — for the actual days ahead see the live model comparison.
Is January a good time to visit Winnipeg?
The most comfortable time to visit Winnipeg is usually May, July, August and September, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest June rain is behind you.
Does it rain a lot in Winnipeg in January?
The wettest month in Winnipeg is usually June. Across the year the city sees roughly 614 mm of precipitation.

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