Climate Insights for Gimli

The climate in Gimli is cool. The average annual temperature is 4°C and approximately 623mm of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 95mm of rainfall. Gimli is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are February, January, December, when temperatures can drop to -17°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 100cm accumulating over the season.

Gimli has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 42°C from the coldest to warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 25°C with a mean of 22°C. February brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -17°C and an average temperature of -15°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 5°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between May and June, with a 10°C shift in average temperatures.

Gimli is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 623mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 52mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 95mm of rainfall. June and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 17mm. That's 78mm less than July, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 100cm accumulating over the season. December typically sees the most snow at around 19cm.

Gimli is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 27km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is October, averaging 30km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in January, with average winds dropping to 25km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 5km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently spring in Gimli, which began on March 20, 2026. Gimli is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in July at around 25°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in February near -17°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

The best time to visit Gimli is during June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 81mm per month. By contrast, February can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -17°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely — pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Gimli based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.