Average Monthly Sunshine in Winnipeg

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Winnipeg receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Winnipeg. Expect long, bright days with 309 hours in July and darker periods with just 95 hours in November. 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.

Winnipeg’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

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.

In contrast, Juneau, Alaska, receives only about 1523 hours of sunshine per year and is known for its very short days in winter and frequently overcast conditions.

Osaka, Japan, experiences 2010 hours of sunshine annually, with bright, sunny weather in spring and autumn.

Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.

Other climate information

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

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.