Ottawa, Canada Weather: Current Temperature & Forecast

Right now in Ottawa, it is 34° with partly cloudy. Today's forecast reaches 42°, with a low of 34°.

Canada 🇨🇦 · Local time 01:48
34°
Partly Cloudy Feels like 28° · High 42° / Low 34°
Wind
8 mph
Humidity
89%
0 Low
Updated just now

Ottawa hourly forecast: next 24 hours

Today's high of 42°F (6°C) is right in line with the typical November high of 43°F (6°C).

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Sunrise
4:33 PM
Sunset

Now forecast details

34° Partly Cloudy

Feels like
28°
Precipitation
25% chance, 0 in
Humidity
89%
Wind
NNW 8 mphGusts 18 mph
Pressure
29.97 inHg
Visibility
6 mi

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Current conditions in detail

Feels like
28°
Wind
8 mph
NNW · gusts 18 mph
Humidity
89%
Pressure
29.97 in
Visibility
6 mi
Precipitation
0.0 in
17% chance today

Ottawa weather tomorrow (Monday, November 16)

Tomorrow in Ottawa looks sunny, with a high of 44° and an overnight low of 34°. Rain is unlikely (12% chance). Winds top out near 7 mph, and the UV index reaches 1 (low).

High / Low
44° / 34°
Precipitation
12%
Sunrise / sunset
07:03 AM / 04:31 PM

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Ottawa 14-day forecast

Today
Cloudy
High 42° Low 34°
Chance of precipitation: 17%
Mon, Nov 16 Monday
Sunny
High 44° Low 34°
Chance of precipitation: 12%
Tue, Nov 17 Tuesday
Cloudy
High 51° Low 33°
Chance of precipitation: 17%
Wed, Nov 18 Wednesday
Partly Cloudy
High 53° Low 37°
Chance of precipitation: 16%
Thu, Nov 19 Thursday
Partly Cloudy
High 52° Low 36°
Chance of precipitation: 17%
Fri, Nov 20 Friday
Patchy rain nearby
High 53° Low 43°
Chance of precipitation: 33%
Sat, Nov 21 Saturday
Light drizzle
High 48° Low 41°
Chance of precipitation: 84%
Sun, Nov 22 Sunday
Light drizzle
High 48° Low 38°
Chance of precipitation: 94%
Mon, Nov 23 Monday
Patchy light snow
High 38° Low 22°
Chance of precipitation: 86%
Tue, Nov 24 Tuesday
Sunny
High 29° Low 20°
Chance of precipitation: 36%
Wed, Nov 25 Wednesday
Sunny
High 34° Low 20°
Chance of precipitation: 22%
Thu, Nov 26 Thursday
Cloudy
High 36° Low 20°
Chance of precipitation: 34%
Fri, Nov 27 Friday
Cloudy
High 34° Low 26°
Chance of precipitation: 33%
Sat, Nov 28 Saturday
Patchy heavy snow
High 37° Low 26°
Chance of precipitation: 86%

Snow and seasonal cold shape Ottawa's weather

Ottawa averages about 34 snowy days a year. The coldest stretch centers on January, while July brings the warmest afternoons.

Seasonal change

July highs reach 80°F (27°C), while January lows fall to 8°F (-13°C).

Typical day and night

Ottawa averages 54°F (12°C) by day and 37°F (3°C) at night across the year.

Rain and sunshine

About 1112 mm (43.8 inches) falls across 140 wet days, with 8.0 hours of sunshine on an average day.

Explore Ottawa month by month, including seasons and the best time to visit

Common questions

When is Ottawa at its coldest?
January, with highs of 25°F (-4°C) and lows near 8°F (-13°C). The coldest day in the 2015-2024 record fell to -26°F (-32°C).
How many rainy days does Ottawa get in a year?
About 140 days bring measurable precipitation, totalling 43.8 inches (1112 mm). That works out at roughly 7.9 mm on an average wet day.
What is the best time to visit Ottawa?
The best time to visit Ottawa is generally May to October, when these are the warmest and brightest weeks of the year. Daytime temperatures in that window sit near 71°F (22°C), with rain on about 12 days a month. For the same question asked the other way round, see where else is warm in May.
Which month is wettest in Ottawa?
August, at 4.8 inches (121 mm) over about 13 days. February is the driest month, at 2.9 inches (74 mm).
How sunny is Ottawa?
8.0 hours a day averaged over the year, peaking in July at 12.0 hours.
Is there snow in Ottawa?
Yes - about 34 days a year carry measurable snowfall, concentrated October through April.
Which month is warmest in Ottawa?
July, averaging 80°F (27°C) by day and 63°F (17°C) overnight. The hottest single day in our 2015-2024 record for this location reached 96°F (36°C).