Winnipeg weather in January
January is one of the least pleasant months in Winnipeg: highs of -12°C (10°F) and about 23 mm (0.9 in) of rain on average. Nights average -22°C (-8°F) and cloud cover 64% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). It is the 2nd driest month of the year and the coolest. Compared with December, it is cooler and about as wet; February brings highs of -10°C (14°F) and 19 mm (0.7 in) of rain.
Is January a good time to visit Winnipeg?
least pleasant month Weather score 43/100.
January is one of the least pleasant months for weather in Winnipeg. For better conditions, consider May–Sep.
Does it rain a lot in Winnipeg in January?
No, it is usually dry: about 23 mm (0.9 in) falls in an average January. It is the 2nd driest month of the year.
How warm is Winnipeg in January?
Days average -12°C (10°F) and nights -22°C (-8°F).
Winnipeg weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -12°C (10°F) | -22°C (-8°F) | 23 mm | 64% | least pleasant |
| February | -10°C (14°F) | -21°C (-6°F) | 19 mm | 56% | least pleasant |
| March | 0°C (31°F) | -11°C (12°F) | 33 mm | 61% | least pleasant |
| April | 10°C (51°F) | -1°C (30°F) | 37 mm | 61% | least pleasant |
| May | 18°C (64°F) | 6°C (43°F) | 79 mm | 60% | best |
| June | 24°C (74°F) | 13°C (55°F) | 94 mm | 60% | best |
| July | 27°C (80°F) | 15°C (60°F) | 71 mm | 50% | best |
| August | 26°C (78°F) | 14°C (57°F) | 64 mm | 52% | best |
| September | 20°C (67°F) | 8°C (46°F) | 60 mm | 55% | best |
| October | 10°C (49°F) | 0°C (33°F) | 43 mm | 66% | least pleasant |
| November | 0°C (32°F) | -8°C (17°F) | 26 mm | 70% | least pleasant |
| December | -9°C (15°F) | -18°C (0°F) | 25 mm | 68% | least pleasant |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis). Page updated . How we rate months