Winnipeg weather in January
January in Winnipeg: freezing, dry, with clean air — not the time — well below freezing.
#12 of 12 months in Winnipeg · #875 of 897 destinations to visit in January · comfort 29/100 (tier F)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Winnipeg climate normals — January
| Daytime high | -10°C / 15°F | 🥶 freezing |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | -18°C / -1°F | |
| Rainfall | 17 mm / 0.7 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 5 days | |
| Humidity | 81% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | -19°C / -2°F | |
| Sunshine | 4.7 h/day | |
| Daylight | 8.7 h | |
| Wind | 20 km/h / 12 mph | |
| Snowfall | 26.5 cm / 10.4 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 36 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Winnipeg in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Winnipeg?
- January in Winnipeg: freezing, dry, with clean air — not the time — well below freezing. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Winnipeg on SeasonMap's comfort score (29/100).
- What is the weather like in Winnipeg in January?
- In January, Winnipeg averages a daily high of -9.7°C and a low of -18.4°C, with about 16.9 mm of rain over roughly 5 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Winnipeg in January?
- Winnipeg has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 36 in January.
- Does it snow in Winnipeg in January?
- Winnipeg sees roughly 26.5 cm of snowfall in January.