Weather in Ottawa
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).
| Weather (day) | Temp (max day) | Rain (mm) | Wind (mph) | Humidity Pressure Visibility | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday |
OccLightSnow
|
Light snow |
-4
°C
|
2 |
6
e
|
80-100% 1016 mb good |
| Wednesday |
PartlyCloudyDay
|
Partly cloudy skies |
-5
°C
|
0 |
6
ene
|
40-60% 1022 mb good |
| Thursday |
Sunny
|
Sunny skies |
-6
°C
|
0 |
8
e
|
20-40% 1030 mb good |
| Friday |
Overcast
|
Overcast skies |
3
°C
|
2.2 |
8
sse
|
80-100% 1023 mb good |
| Saturday |
Sunny
|
Sunny skies |
1
°C
|
0 |
2
nw
|
0-20% 1024 mb good |
| Sunday |
Sunny
|
Sunny skies |
-1
°C
|
0 |
6
e
|
0-20% 1017 mb good |
| Monday |
Overcast
|
Overcast skies |
0
°C
|
0.1 |
8
nw
|
80-100% 1013 mb good |
Last updated: 2018-12-12 04:17:41
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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
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Visibility based on whether the human eye can see the following distances:
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