Elie, Manitoba

Area Small town in Manitoba on agricultural plains

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Elie is a small community in the province of Manitoba, Canada. It functions as a local service centre for surrounding rural areas.

The locality offers basic community services and acts as a residential and agricultural hub rather than a major tourist destination.

The settlement developed as part of rural colonization and agricultural settlement in Manitoba.

Located within the province of Manitoba, the community sits in the prairie landscape of central Canada.

Elie, Manitoba
49.9017, -97.7590

How to Get to Elie, Manitoba #

Elie is located roughly 30-40 minutes west of Winnipeg by the Trans-Canada Highway (Highway 1) and Manitoba provincial roads. The town is best reached by car; limited provincial bus services stop in some rural communities but schedules are infrequent.

Tips for Visiting Elie, Manitoba #

  • If passing through, check local community hours - services in small Manitoba towns can be limited.
  • Historic grain elevators and railway infrastructure are often visible; binoculars reveal birds and prairie patterns across the plain.

Best Time to Visit Elie, Manitoba #

Summer provides the most accessible conditions for rural travel and outdoor photography.

Summer
June-August · 15-25°C (59-77°F)
Warmest months with long daylight ideal for exploring the surrounding prairie.
Late Spring/Early Autumn
May and September · 5-18°C (41-64°F)
Shoulder seasons with fewer insects and moderate temperatures.

Weather & Climate near Elie, Manitoba #

Climate

Elie, Manitoba's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -23°C to 26°C. Moderate rainfall (549 mm/year).

Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
26°
Warmest Month
-23°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of -13°C and lows of -23°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

-18°
Feels Like Freezing
-18°C
Temperature
-23° -13°

Weather

23 mm
Rainfall
4.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

February

February is freezing with highs of -9°C and lows of -19°C. The driest month with just 16 mm.

Comfort

-14°
Feels Like Freezing
-14°C
Temperature
-19° -9°

Weather

16 mm
Rainfall
4.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

March

March is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -12°C. Moderate rainfall (31 mm).

Comfort

-7°
Feels Like Freezing
-7°C
Temperature
-12° -2°

Weather

31 mm
Rainfall
4.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

April

April is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of -2°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-2° 10°

Weather

29 mm
Rainfall
4.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

May

May is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (59 mm).

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
19°

Weather

59 mm
Rainfall
4.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

June

June is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 11°C. The wettest month with 95 mm of rain.

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
11° 24°

Weather

95 mm
Rainfall
4.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

July

July is the warmest month with highs of 26°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (78 mm).

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
13° 26°

Weather

78 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

August

August is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (72 mm).

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
12° 26°

Weather

72 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

September

September is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (52 mm).

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
20°

Weather

52 mm
Rainfall
4.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

October

October is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (40 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
12°

Weather

40 mm
Rainfall
4.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

November

November is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -9°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

-5°
Feels Like Freezing
-5°C
Temperature
-9°

Weather

29 mm
Rainfall
4.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

December

December is freezing with highs of -9°C and lows of -19°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

-14°
Feels Like Freezing
-14°C
Temperature
-19° -9°

Weather

25 mm
Rainfall
4.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

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