Canada Weather Forecast
Canada weather: 37°F, clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Canada is a country in North America. Canada is a country in North America with its capital at Ottawa. It has a population of about 40 million. The capital is Ottawa.
Right now it is 37°F (3°C) in Canada with clear. It feels like 32°F. Today runs from 30°F to 55°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 7.8/10 - good conditions.
The best time to visit Canada is September. The climate is subarctic. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 80°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 9°F.
The closest major airport is Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL), about 95 mi away. Nearby highlights include Banff National Park, Jasper National Park, CN Tower and Lake Louise.
In plain terms. Today is slightly cooler than average for October. The forecast high of 55°F is 4.7°F below the 60°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 3 PM to 6 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Canada today at 10/10. Overnight lows near 30°F mean ice is possible on bridges before dawn.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Active alerts for Canada
Derived from the forecast. No official alert feed is wired for this country yet.
Weather in Canada right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 5:01 AM, Oct 24 local time.
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Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Canada
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 23 | ☁️ Overcast | 55° / 30° | 0% | 5 mph | 3 |
| Sat, Oct 24 | ☀️ Clear sky | 53° / 28° | 0% | 5 mph | 3 |
| Sun, Oct 25 | 🌥️ Fog | 61° / 31° | 2% | 9 mph | 3 |
| Mon, Oct 26 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 53° / 39° | 14% · 0,0 in | 8 mph | 3 |
| Tue, Oct 27 | ☀️ Clear sky | 45° / 32° | 1% | 7 mph | 3 |
| Wed, Oct 28 | ☁️ Overcast | 47° / 32° | 6% | 4 mph | 3 |
| Thu, Oct 29 | ☁️ Overcast | 59° / 38° | 16% | 10 mph | 3 |
| Fri, Oct 30 | ☁️ Overcast | 60° / 45° | 14% | 7 mph | 2 |
| Sat, Oct 31 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 52° / 39° | 13% | 6 mph | 3 |
| Sun, Nov 1 | ☁️ Overcast | 58° / 36° | 40% | 9 mph | 3 |
| Mon, Nov 2 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 53° / 43° | 40% · 0,3 in | 10 mph | 1 |
| Tue, Nov 3 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 51° / 39° | 22% · 0,0 in | 12 mph | 2 |
| Wed, Nov 4 | ☁️ Overcast | 39° / 32° | 19% | 13 mph | 2 |
| Thu, Nov 5 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 45° / 32° | 29% · 0,2 in | 13 mph | 1 |
| Fri, Nov 6 | ☁️ Overcast | 41° / 31° | 23% | 10 mph | 3 |
| Sat, Nov 7 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 55° / 33° | 29% · 0,2 in | 19 mph | 1 |
Climate in Canada month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23° | 9° | 2,4 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 27° | 9° | 1,9 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| March | 40° | 22° | 3,1 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| April | 52° | 34° | 5,0 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| May | 65° | 48° | 3,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 76° | 59° | 5,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 80° | 64° | 4,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 77° | 61° | 5,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 71° | 55° | 1,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 60° | 45° | 2,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 42° | 31° | 2,4 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 29° | 17° | 3,5 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Subarctic. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Weather map for Canada
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Animated layers by Windy. For pin-level detail and nearby places, see the interactive map below.
Air quality and pollen in Canada
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
Best time to visit Canada
Go in September. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: January, February and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
Weather by state in Canada
13 states and provinces mapped in this atlas
Weather by unesco world heritage site in Canada
1 unesco world heritage sites mapped in this atlas
Explore Canada
Every topic we hold for this place, and the same topic for the places around it.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Canada?
Canada is a country in North America. Its coordinates are 45.4215, -75.6972. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in Canada right now?
It is currently 37°F (3°C) with clear. Humidity is 62% and wind is 1 mph.
When is the best time to visit Canada?
September offer the most comfortable conditions in Canada, which has a subarctic climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Canada in?
Canada observes America/Toronto (UTC-04:00). The local time is 5:01 AM.
How many people live in Canada?
Canada has a population of approximately 40 million.
What is the nearest airport to Canada?
The closest airports are Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL), 95 mi away, Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ), 228 mi away and Vancouver International Airport (YVR), 2.203 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Canada?
Popular options include Banff National Park, Jasper National Park, CN Tower, Lake Louise, Stanley Park and Algonquin Provincial Park.
What places are in Canada?
Canada covers 14 places in this atlas, including Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador and Northwest Territories.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (countries-v1) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated October 24, 2026 at 5:01 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
