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Ottawa weather

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The weather map: all three models at once

European, American, German side by side around Ottawa and nearby towns.Live rain radar →
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Hourly forecast: next 14 hours

consensus of the three models

Rain in the next 24 hours, model by model

each model's own hourly precipitation, side by side

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10-day forecast, out to 14 days

where the models agree, and where they split

Heading to Ottawa? Ottawa, Canada, sits at 45.4°N in a temperate climate zone. Before you lock in outdoor plans, compare how the three global models - European (ECMWF), American (GFS) and German (ICON) - forecast Ottawa right now. Where they agree you can trust it; the days they split are exactly when a single weather app is least reliable. For a city break, the rain hours below tell you which days to plan indoors.

Best time to visit Ottawa

The most comfortable time to visit Ottawa is usually May, June and September, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 60-78°F range and the heaviest August rain is behind you.

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 °F, how each month feels, and the wettest month marked. Use it to plan any trip to Ottawa by season.

Jan
28°
15°
Cold
Feb
32°
12°
Cold
Mar
41°
24°
Cool
Apr
54°
34°
Cool
May
68°
47°
Mild
Jun
75°
57°
Warm
Jul
80°
64°
Warm
Aug
75°
60°
Warm
Wettest
Sep
73°
56°
Warm
Oct
59°
45°
Mild
Nov
43°
31°
Cool
Dec
31°
21°
Cold

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Ottawa?
The most comfortable time to visit Ottawa is usually May, June and September, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 60-78°F range and the heaviest August rain is behind you.
Will it rain in Ottawa during my trip?
Rain is where forecasts disagree most. Instead of trusting one app, the comparison above lines up the European, American and German models for Ottawa - check your dates and look for the days they agree; those are the ones you can plan around.
Which forecast is most accurate for Ottawa?
For destinations abroad we compare the three global models (ECMWF, GFS and ICON) that nearly every weather app quietly builds on. No single app tells you when they disagree - we do, so you can judge the confidence yourself.

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