Current Weather and Forecast in Ottawa, Canada

Canada 🇨🇦 · Local time 15:00
49°
Overcast Feels like 42° · High 54° / Low 40°
Wind
17 mph
Humidity
50%
2 Low
Updated 7 hours ago

Ottawa hourly forecast: next 24 hours

Today's high of 54°F (12°C) is about 3°F (2°C) below the typical October high of 57°F (14°C).

Now
4 PM
5 PM
6 PM
6:36 PM
Sunset
7 PM
8 PM
9 PM
10 PM
11 PM
12 AM
1 AM
2 AM
3 AM
18%
4 AM
16%
5 AM
6 AM
7 AM
7:07 AM
Sunrise
8 AM
9 AM
10 AM
11 AM
12 PM
1 PM
2 PM

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Current conditions in detail

Feels like
42°
Wind
17 mph
WNW · gusts 26 mph
Humidity
50%
Pressure
29.93 in
Visibility
6 mi
Precipitation
0.0 in
20% chance today

Ottawa weather tomorrow (Tuesday, October 6)

Tomorrow in Ottawa looks sunny, with a high of 53° and an overnight low of 37°. Rain is unlikely (5% chance). Winds top out near 13 mph, and the UV index reaches 3 (moderate).

High / Low
53° / 37°
Precipitation
5%
Sunrise / sunset
07:07 AM / 06:34 PM

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Ottawa 14-day forecast

Today
Overcast
High 54° Low 40°
Chance of precipitation: 20%
Tue, Oct 6 Tuesday
Sunny
High 53° Low 37°
Chance of precipitation: 5%
Wed, Oct 7 Wednesday
Overcast
High 60° Low 38°
Chance of precipitation: 74%
Thu, Oct 8 Thursday
Sunny
High 63° Low 44°
Chance of precipitation: 25%
Fri, Oct 9 Friday
Sunny
High 55° Low 38°
Chance of precipitation: 22%
Sat, Oct 10 Saturday
Sunny
High 52° Low 34°
Chance of precipitation: 5%
Sun, Oct 11 Sunday
Sunny
High 72° Low 39°
Chance of precipitation: 7%
Mon, Oct 12 Monday
Patchy rain nearby
High 64° Low 38°
Chance of precipitation: 83%
Tue, Oct 13 Tuesday
Patchy rain nearby
High 38° Low 34°
Chance of precipitation: 88%
Wed, Oct 14 Wednesday
Fog
High 46° Low 36°
Chance of precipitation: 95%
Thu, Oct 15 Thursday
Sunny
High 41° Low 27°
Chance of precipitation: 11%
Fri, Oct 16 Friday
Sunny
High 49° Low 28°
Chance of precipitation: 10%
Sat, Oct 17 Saturday
Sunny
High 48° Low 34°
Chance of precipitation: 10%
Sun, Oct 18 Sunday
Overcast
High 52° Low 33°
Chance of precipitation: 22%

About the weather in Ottawa

Ottawa has a humid continental climate. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 80°, and January the coldest, when nights fall to around 8°. August brings the most rain, on about 13 days, while July is the sunniest, with 12.0 hours of sunshine a day. Over a whole year it rains on roughly 140 days.

Ottawa climate guide: monthly averages, 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).