Is Winnipeg sunnier than Sioux Lookout?

Winnipeg is the sunnier: about 2,491 hours of sunshine a year versus 2,060 — a difference of 431 hours.

Which is warmer, Winnipeg or Sioux Lookout?

Winnipeg is warmer across the year: average daytime highs of 9°C (48°F) versus 7°C.

Which is better in winter (November–February), Winnipeg or Sioux Lookout?

They are close in the November–February window: Winnipeg averages 0/100 (about -8°C days), Sioux Lookout 0/100 (about -9°C).

Winnipeg vs Sioux Lookout: which is sunnier?

🇨🇦 Canada vs 🇨🇦 Canada · 382 km apart · long-term climate normals (NASA POWER, 2001–2020)

Winnipeg is the sunnier overall: about 2,491 hours of sunshine a year to Sioux Lookout's 2,060. Winnipeg has the higher Sunshine Score in 7 of 12 months; the other 5 are within 2 points.

Scores are the 0–100 Sunshine Score — sunshine, daytime warmth and dryness in one number, per month.

At a glance

	Winnipeg	Sioux Lookout
Sunshine hours / year	2,491	2,060
Sunniest month	August (83/100)	August (76/100)
Nov–Feb average score	0/100	0/100
Jun–Aug average score	80/100	72/100
Rain / year	550 mm	815 mm
Peak midday UV	6 (high)	6 (high)

Winnipeg vs Sioux Lookout month by month

Month	Sunshine Score		Day high °C		Rain mm
Month	Winnipeg	Sioux Lookout	Winnipeg	Sioux Lookout	Winnipeg	Sioux Lookout
January	0	0	-12°	-13°	21	33
February	0	0	-10°	-11°	17	28
March	0	0	0°	-2°	33	40
April	22	0	11°	7°	37	49
May	66	48	18°	16°	77	101
June	77	69	24°	21°	88	117
July	81	71	27°	24°	69	109
August	83	76	26°	23°	60	83
September	83	55	20°	17°	58	97
October	14	0	10°	8°	42	74
November	0	0	0°	-1°	24	47
December	0	0	-9°	-10°	24	37

The sunnier month by month: Jan even · Feb even · Mar even · Apr Winnipeg · May Winnipeg · Jun Winnipeg · Jul Winnipeg · Aug Winnipeg · Sep Winnipeg · Oct Winnipeg · Nov even · Dec even.

When to pick which

November–February: too close to call — Winnipeg averages 0/100, Sioux Lookout 0/100. Daytime highs are similar (-8°C vs -9°C). See the winter sun ranking.
March–May: Winnipeg (average score 29/100 vs 16). Winnipeg is the warmer, around 10°C daytime highs vs 7°C.
June–August: Winnipeg (average score 80/100 vs 72). Winnipeg is the warmer, around 26°C daytime highs vs 23°C.
September–October: Winnipeg (average score 49/100 vs 28). Winnipeg is the warmer, around 15°C daytime highs vs 13°C.

Full month-by-month guides: Winnipeg weather by month · Sioux Lookout weather by month · Best time to visit Canada.

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