Weather in Ottawa

Best time to visit

The best time to visit Ottawa is between April and May, when temperatures can rise to 19°C (66°F). This time of year also coincides with some of the capital's key events, including the Tulip Festival. Summer is the most popular time for a visit, as it's the warmest time of year, with temperatures around 26°C (79°F) but it's also the most expensive. If you like ice-skating and festivals, go in the winter but wrap up warm and with several layers to keep the cold at bay. Temperatures can plummet to around -10°C (14°F).

Night

Weather (night) Temp (min night) Rain (mm) Wind (mph) Humidity Pressure Visibility
Sun
Clear
Clear skies
1
3
°C
1.5mm
3
se
91%
1,019mb
Good
Mon
Partly Cloudy Night
Partly cloudy skies
1
7
°C
1.5mm
7
sse
88%
1,011mb
Good
Tue
Clear
Clear skies
1
4
°C
0mm
6
sw
91%
1,011mb
Good
Wed
Clear
Clear skies
1
4
°C
0mm
9
s
92%
1,010mb
Good
Thu
Partly Cloudy Night
Partly cloudy skies
9
°C
0.2mm
9
wnw
86%
1,021mb
Good
Fri
Clear
Clear skies
9
°C
2.6mm
2
s
78%
1,026mb
Good
Sat
Clear
Clear skies
1
1
°C
2.6mm
6
sw
78%
1,020mb
Good
Sun
Iso Rain Swrs Day
Light rain shower
1
5
°C
0mm
4
sse
91%
1,013mb
Good
Mon
Sunny
Sunny skies
1
4
°C
0mm
20
wnw
54%
1,005mb
Good
Last updated at 04:06, Tuesday 27 August
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Wind speed and direction are the conditions expected at midday. Wind direction is based on a 16 point compass. W, SW, SSW, etc. The wind direction states where the wind originates. Wind speed is listed in MPH or miles per hour.
Humidity levels indicates how much water vapour the air contains compared to the maximum it could contain at that temperature. As a general guide:
  • 0 to 30 is very low
  • 31 to 50 is low
  • 51 to 70 is moderate to low
  • 71 to 80 is moderate
  • 81 to 90 is moderate to high
  • 91 to 100 is high
Pressure is measured in millibars (mb)
Visibility based on whether the human eye can see the following distances:
  • Very poor - less than 1km
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  • Moderate - between 4km and 10km
  • Good - between 10km and 20km
  • Very good - between 20km and 40km
  • Excellent - more than 40km
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