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The best time to visit Ottawa South

Month-by-month climate averages for Ottawa South, Ontario, so you can pick your dates on data rather than guesswork.

Short answer

The most comfortable time to visit Ottawa South is usually May, June, August and September, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest July rain is behind you.

Ottawa South is warmest in July (highs near 27°C) and coldest in February (lows around -11°C), with roughly 1155 mm of precipitation across the year and July the wettest month. The sweet spot for most visitors is May, June, August and September. Expect overnight frost in January, February, March and December.

These are long-run averages. For the actual days you are travelling, check the live Ottawa South forecast — and note how much the models agree, because that tells you how much to trust it.

Ottawa South weather by month

what to expect in Ottawa South through the year

Here is Ottawa South's typical weather in each month: the average daytime high and overnight low in °C, how each month feels, and the wettest month marked. Use it to plan any trip to Ottawa South by season.

Jan
-2°
-9°
Cold
Feb
-11°
Cold
Mar
-4°
Cold
Apr
13°
Cool
May
20°
Mild
Jun
24°
14°
Warm
Jul
27°
18°
Warm
Wettest
Aug
24°
16°
Warm
Sep
23°
13°
Warm
Oct
16°
Mild
Nov
Cold
Dec
-6°
Cold

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Ottawa South?
The most comfortable time to visit Ottawa South is usually May, June, August and September, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest July rain is behind you.
What is the warmest month in Ottawa South?
July is the warmest month in Ottawa South, averaging highs near 27°C.
What is the coldest month in Ottawa South?
February is the coldest month in Ottawa South, with lows around -11°C. Overnight frost is likely in January, February, March and December.
When is the rainy season in Ottawa South?
The wettest month in Ottawa South is usually July, out of roughly 1155 mm of precipitation across the year.

Ottawa South month by month