Winnipeg weather in December

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December in Winnipeg: freezing, dry, with clean air — not the time — well below freezing.

#10 of 12 months in Winnipeg · #844 of 897 destinations to visit in December · comfort 36/100 (tier F)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

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Winnipeg climate normals — December

Daytime high-5°C / 22°F🥶 freezing
Nighttime low-14°C / 7°F
Rainfall24 mm / 0.9 in☀️ dry
Rainy days6 days
Humidity81%💦 very humid
Dew point-12°C / 11°F
Sunshine4.4 h/day
Daylight8.2 h
Wind20 km/h / 13 mph
Snowfall28.3 cm / 11.1 in
Air quality (US AQI)32🍃 good

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Winnipeg in December — FAQ

Is December a good time to visit Winnipeg?
December in Winnipeg: freezing, dry, with clean air — not the time — well below freezing. It ranks #10 of 12 months for Winnipeg on SeasonMap's comfort score (36/100).
What is the weather like in Winnipeg in December?
In December, Winnipeg averages a daily high of -5.3°C and a low of -13.7°C, with about 23.6 mm of rain over roughly 6.4 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Winnipeg in December?
Winnipeg has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 32 in December.
Does it snow in Winnipeg in December?
Winnipeg sees roughly 28.3 cm of snowfall in December.

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