Climate
Winnipeg experiences a continental climate characterized by four distinct seasons. Average temperatures range between -12 degrees Celsius in the winter months to +26 degrees Celsius in the summertime. Due to its northern location, Winnipeg residents enjoy 2,300 hours of sunlight annually and up to 16 hours of sunlight daily during the summer months. Winnipeg averages around 51 centimetres of precipitation each year.

Language
English and French are Canada's two official languages. English is the predominant language spoken in Winnipeg. Old St. Boniface - Winnipeg's French Quarter, is largely French-speaking.

Time Zone
Winnipeg is located in the Central Standard Time Zone (CST).