Ottawa Weather


Snow sculptures on display during Winterlude

Ottawa’s weather has four distinct seasons. The summers are hot and humid. The winters are cold and snowy. Spring temperatures are mild, but there is lots of rain.

Because temperatures can get so extreme it Ottawa, it is important to be prepared for the weather. When you come to Ottawa, check the weather so that you can plan your activities and dress appropriately:

Here are the average monthly temperatures in Ottawa, in degrees Celsius and Fahrenheit:

Month

ºC

ºF

January

-10

14

February

-8

17.6

March

-2

28.4

April

6

42.8

May

13

55.4

June

18

64.4

July

21

69.8

August

19

66.2

September

14

57.2

October

8

46.4

November

1

33.8

December

-7

19.4

For more information, check Environment Canada’s Weather Office.

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