Morning Chill Fades Fast as Southern Breezes Warm Winnipeg into a Springlike Weekend
From Wind Chill to Patio Potential—Winnipeg’s Forecast Makes a Big Turn
Winnipeg, MB – Tuesday, April 8, 2025 – It’s a crisp and quiet morning in Winnipeg, but change is already in the air—literally. As of 5:00 AM CDT at Winnipeg Richardson International Airport, the temperature sits at -5.2°C under mainly clear skies. Winds are coming in from the south-southeast at 14 km/h, pushing the wind chill down to a brisk -11°C. Barometric pressure is currently at 102.1 kPa and falling, suggesting that our current calm may give way to some unsettled conditions midweek. Humidity is sitting at 69%, keeping the air feeling a bit raw.
Today’s sunshine will lift the spirits and the temperature alike. Expect the winds to pick up speed from the south, reaching 30 km/h by mid-morning. Despite a frosty wind chill of -16°C early today, the mercury is set to rise to a pleasant high of 8°C by the afternoon. The UV index is a moderate 4, so don’t forget the sunglasses and a touch of sunscreen—yes, even in April!
Tonight begins with just a few clouds, but skies will grow cloudier after midnight. There’s a 60% chance of flurries moving in by early morning Wednesday. Winds will taper off this evening, becoming light, and temperatures will hover around a low of 0°C—no parka required, but you’ll still want that spring jacket close at hand.
Wednesday, April 9, brings more clouds and a 60% chance of flurries in the morning, with the possibility of those changing over to rain showers as temperatures climb. Expect a high of +5°C with southeast winds around 20 km/h in the afternoon. The UV index dips to 2, so you can leave the SPF at home this time. Wednesday night stays cloudy with a low of -1°C.
Thursday is where the magic begins—clearing skies and a mild high of 11°C promise that real spring might finally be here. Thursday night will be clear and cool with a low of -2°C.
Friday delivers a blend of sun and cloud and a glorious high of 15°C. It’ll be the warmest day of the year so far—perfect for the first real patio lunch of the season. Friday night stays cloudy with an unseasonably mild low of 10°C.
Saturday keeps the warming trend going with a high of 19°C and cloudy skies—a little grey but plenty warm. Sunday brings a bit of a twist, with a 40% chance of showers and a high of 14°C. Sunday night sees those rain chances increase to 60% with a low of +1°C.
What to Wear:
Bundle up for the early morning with a warm coat, gloves, and hat, especially with the wind chill in the -16°C range. By afternoon, lighter layers will do the trick. Through the week, spring jackets, umbrellas, and layered outfits will serve you well as we bounce between sun, flurries, and those long-awaited double-digit temps.
On This Day in Weather History:
Winnipeg’s historical high for April 8 is a toasty 23.3°C, while the record low plunges to a frosty -22.2°C. So while today might feel chilly, it’s well within the normal range for this time of year in Manitoba.
Weather Trivia Time!
Did you know? Winnipeg is one of the sunniest cities in Canada, with over 2,300 hours of sunshine annually. That’s more than most beach towns—though admittedly, the beaches here come with snowbanks until at least April.
