WINNIPEG, MB – Winnipeg is enjoying a delightful stretch of late-summer weather. Today, the city will bask in mainly sunny skies with a high of 26°C. As the day progresses, expect the humidex to make it feel closer to 30°C, with a southeast wind gusting up to 40 km/h near noon.
Tonight, clouds will increase, bringing a chance of showers late in the evening, possibly accompanied by a thunderstorm. The temperature will drop to a mild 16°C overnight, with southeast winds continuing.
Thursday starts off with lingering showers in the morning, but they should clear by noon, making way for a mix of sun and cloud. Temperatures will reach 23°C, with a light breeze shifting from southeast to southwest in the afternoon. The rest of the week looks splendid, with clear skies and highs in the low 20s, gradually warming up to 28°C by Tuesday.
Historically, the average high for late August in Winnipeg is around 22°C, so this week’s temperatures are perfectly in line with seasonal norms, if not a bit warmer by the start of September.
Wardrobe Tip: Light clothing is ideal for the warm days ahead, but keep a light jacket or umbrella handy for those brief showers tonight and tomorrow morning.
Weather Trivia: Winnipeg is no stranger to wild temperature swings. It’s not uncommon for late August to feature anything from chilly nights to hot, sunny days, making this week’s forecast a true example of the city’s variable weather patterns.
