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The best time to visit Ottawa

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

Short answer

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

Ottawa is warmest in July (highs near 26°C) and coldest in February (lows around -11°C), with roughly 1154 mm of precipitation across the year and August the wettest month. The sweet spot for most visitors is May, June, July 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 forecast — and note how much the models agree, because that tells you how much to trust it.

Ottawa weather by month

what to expect in Ottawa through the year

Here is Ottawa'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 by season.

Jan
-2°
-10°
Cold
Feb
-11°
Cold
Mar
-4°
Cold
Apr
12°
Cool
May
20°
Mild
Jun
24°
14°
Warm
Jul
26°
18°
Warm
Aug
24°
16°
Warm
Wettest
Sep
23°
13°
Warm
Oct
15°
Mild
Nov
Cold
Dec
-6°
Cold

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Ottawa?
The most comfortable time to visit Ottawa is usually May, June, July and September, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest August rain is behind you.
What is the warmest month in Ottawa?
July is the warmest month in Ottawa, averaging highs near 26°C.
What is the coldest month in Ottawa?
February is the coldest month in Ottawa, with lows around -11°C. Overnight frost is likely in January, February, March and December.
When is the rainy season in Ottawa?
The wettest month in Ottawa is usually August, out of roughly 1154 mm of precipitation across the year.

Ottawa month by month