Winnipeg Key Stats for Meeting Planners
Time Zone: Central Standard Time (CST)
Convention Center: Winnipeg Convention Centre
Airport: Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport (YWG)
| Population | 694,668 | Destination Type Listings |
| Hotels | 70 | • Golf destination |
| Hotel Rooms | 20,100 | • Smoke free restaurants |
| Unique Venues | 55 | |
| Restaurants | 175 |
| Average Hotel Room Rate | $126 USD |
| Average Daily Food Cost | $98 USD |
| Approximate Taxi Fares from YWG to Downtown | $13-15 USD |
| Approximate Weekly Car Rental Cost | $410 USD |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Est. Driving Time | Est. Min. Flying Time | Est. Flight Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenora, ON | 209 km | 2 hr 23 min | n/a | n/a |
| Fargo, ND | 358 km | 3 hr 35 min | 3 hr 38 min* | $700+ USD |
| Minneapolis, MN | 736 km | 5+ hrs | 1 hr 15 min | $439+ USD |
| Calgary, AB | 1,326 km | 5+ hrs | 2 hr 4 min | $350+ USD |
| Toronto, ON | 2,229 km | 5+ hrs | 2 hr 21 min | $375+ USD |
*Non-stop flights not available to this destination.
Winnipeg Climate Information
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rec High -°C | 6 | 7 | 16 | 34 | 37 | 36 | 35 | 38 | 38 | 31 | 24 | 9 |
| Rec High -°F | 43 | 45 | 61 | 93 | 99 | 97 | 94 | 100 | 100 | 87 | 75 | 48 |
| Avg High -°C | -12 | -9 | -2 | 10 | 19 | 22 | 26 | 24 | 18 | 11 | -1 | -18 |
| Avg High -°F | 10 | 16 | 29 | 50 | 66 | 72 | 78 | 75 | 64 | 51 | 30 | 14 |
| Avg Low -°C | -2 | -- | -11 | -2 | 6 | 11 | 14 | 12 | 7 | 0 | -9 | -1 |
| Avg Low -°F | -6 | -- | 13 | 29 | 42 | 52 | 57 | 54 | 44 | 32 | 16 | -1 |
| Rec Low -°C | -40 | -39 | -32 | -26 | -10 | -1 | 5 | 1 | -4 | -16 | -34 | -36 |
| Rec Low -°F | -40 | -38 | -26 | -15 | 14 | 30 | 41 | 34 | 25 | 3 | -29 | -33 |
| Rainfall - cm. | 2.0 | 2.0 | 2.5 | 1.3 | 3.3 | 8.1 | 7.3 | 6.6 | 5.3 | 3.5 | 1 | 2.5 |
| Rainfall - in. | 0.8 | 0.8 | 1 | 1.3 | 2.2 | 3.2 | 2.9 | 2.6 | 2.1 | 1.4 | 1 | 0.9 |
Known for its long, cold winters, Winnipeg is also home to Canada's windiest corner, Portage and Main. Here, winds average 16.9 kilometers per hour annually. Temperatures average 0°C from mid-November to mid-March, but the sun helps to counteract the chill. In fact, Winnipeg has the sunniest winter season in Canada and an impressive 2,300 hours of sun each year. Summer temperatures average 20°C, with humidity sometimes making it feel warmer.
Winnipeg sees both rain and snow accumulate to an average 513.7 millimeters of precipitation each year. Late summer to early fall is the best time to visit the city, as the temperatures begin to cool but have not yet reached below-freezing winter numbers.
Winnipeg Details
| Country Code | 1 |
| Official Language | English, French |
| Currency | CAD |
| Sales Tax | 7% |
| Standard Tipping Practice | 15% |
| Credit Cards and Travelers Checks Widely Accepted? | Yes |
| Electricity | 120V / 60Hz |
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