Winnipeg (MB) Sunshine Hours by Month

When exploring climate, sunlight hours tell an important story. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Winnipeg, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 309 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of November provide just 95 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2354 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means the city can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 10.3 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in November, with only 3.2 hours of sunlight per day.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 63% of the time during the day in August, the highest percentage of any month. November has the lowest percentage at 34%.

Winnipeg vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Winnipeg enjoys an average of 2354 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Athens, Greece, enjoys 2769 hours of sunshine each year, making it one of the sunniest destinations in the Mediterranean region.

Manchester, UK, experiences just around 1420 hours of sunshine annually.

In Seoul, South Korea, there are approximately 2133 hours of sunshine per year, mostly during spring and autumn.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.

Related Climate Data for Winnipeg

June, Winnipeg’s wettest month, receives 92 mm (3.6 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 24°C (75°F). During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of -8°C (18°F).

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Winnipeg Precipitation page.