Climate of Manitoba, Canada
Area-weighted average across Manitoba. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Manitoba, a subdivision of Canada, has a strongly continental climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from -23.2°C / -9.8°F in January to 16.4°C / 61.5°F in July, with rainfall from 15 mm / 0.6 in to 75 mm / 3 in depending on the season (487 mm / 19.2 in total across the year). See the city listed below for point-value climate at specific locations — these often differ from the area-weighted average, especially in geographically diverse subdivisions.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -23.2°C-9.8°F | 20 mm0.8″ | Snowy |
| February | -19.9°C-3.8°F | 15 mm0.6″ | — |
| March | -13.1°C8.4°F | 21 mm0.8″ | Snowy |
| April | -2.9°C26.8°F | 23 mm0.9″ | Snowy |
| May | 5.8°C42.4°F | 43 mm1.7″ | — |
| June | 12.9°C55.2°F | 66 mm2.6″ | — |
| July | 16.4°C61.5°F | 75 mm3″ | — |
| August | 15.1°C59.2°F | 71 mm2.8″ | — |
| September | 8.8°C47.8°F | 59 mm2.3″ | — |
| October | 1.4°C34.5°F | 42 mm1.7″ | Snowy |
| November | -9.7°C14.5°F | 29 mm1.1″ | Snowy |
| December | -19.6°C-3.3°F | 23 mm0.9″ | Snowy |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Manitoba?
Manitoba, Canada does not have a clear sunny-and-dry window by our cutoffs. The warmest month is July at 16.4°C / 61.5°F, and the driest is February at 15 mm / 0.6 in — likely your best travel window. For city-level detail, see the cities section below.
What is the climate of Manitoba?
Manitoba, Canada has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from -23.2°C / -9.8°F in January to 16.4°C / 61.5°F in July. Annual rainfall averages about 487 mm / 19.2 in, with the wettest month being July (75 mm / 3 in) and the driest February (15 mm / 0.6 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in Manitoba?
The hottest month in Manitoba is July, with an area-wide average temperature of 16.4°C / 61.5°F.
What is the coldest month in Manitoba?
The coldest month in Manitoba is January, with an area-wide average temperature of -23.2°C / -9.8°F.
When does it rain most in Manitoba?
The wettest month in Manitoba is July, averaging about 75 mm / 3 in of rainfall. The driest is February with about 15 mm / 0.6 in.