Winnipeg Weather in January

What's the weather like in Winnipeg (Manitoba) in January 2024?

The climate in Winnipeg during January can be summarized as very cold and dry.

January is in the winter in Winnipeg and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -14°C (8°F), whilst at night -24°C (-11°F) is normal.

Winnipeg weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature -13.5°C 7.8°F
Nightly temperature -23.8°C -10.8°F
Average temperature -18.6°C -1.5°F
Daily sunshine 4.3 hrs
Avg rainfall 20 mm 0.8 ins
Rainy days 8 days
Sea temperature 4.5°C 40.1°F
Humidity 78%
Windspeed 16.9kph 11 mph

On average January is the 3rd driest month of the year in Winnipeg with around 20mm 0.8 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.3 hours of sunshine per day.

January temperatures in Winnipeg

Winnipeg average temperature in January

January rainfall

Winnipeg average rain in January

January hourly sunshine

Winnipeg average rain in January

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Winnipeg in January 2024.

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Winnipeg weather stats

Winnipeg weather statistics
Hottest month: July 25.8°C 78.4°F
Driest month: February 15mm 0.6ins
Sunniest month: July 11.1hrs
Coldest month: January -13.7°C 7.3°F
Wettest month: June 79mm 3.1ins
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