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Ottawa weather in August

Long-run climate averages for Ottawa, Ontario in August, plus what the forecast models say for the days ahead.

August at a glance

In August, Ottawa averages 24°C by day and 16°C at night. It is the wettest month of the year here.

August in Ottawa averages a daytime high of 24°C and an overnight low of 16°C, which reads as warm for this part of the world. It is among the three warmest months of the year here. It is also the wettest month, so build rain into any plan. Across the whole year Ottawa sees roughly 1154 mm of precipitation.

Climate averages tell you what to pack. They do not tell you what next Tuesday looks like — for that, see the live Ottawa forecast with every model compared and how much they currently agree.

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

How warm is Ottawa in August?
Ottawa averages a daytime high of 24°C in August, with overnight lows around 16°C. These are long-run climate averages, not a forecast — for the actual days ahead see the live model comparison.
Is August a good 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.
Does it rain a lot in Ottawa in August?
August is the wettest month of the year in Ottawa, out of roughly 1154 mm of precipitation across the year.

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