Canada Weather Forecast
Canada weather: 75°F, clear sky. 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 75°F (24°C) in Canada with clear sky. It feels like 83°F. Today runs from 58°F to 83°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.8/10 - excellent - go now.
The best time to visit Canada is July and 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 warmer than average for August. The forecast high of 83°F is 6.3°F above the 77°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. sightseeing is the strongest bet in Canada today at 9.8/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Weather in Canada right now
Use SPF 30+, a hat and sunglasses; seek shade near midday.
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 11:49 AM, Aug 5 local time.
See the Canada forecast by time range
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Aug 5 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 83° / 58° | 0% | 8 mph | 7 |
| Thu, Aug 6 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 82° / 66° | 27% · 0,0 in | 6 mph | 7 |
| Fri, Aug 7 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 85° / 68° | 21% · 0,0 in | 7 mph | 7 |
| Sat, Aug 8 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm with hail | 81° / 67° | 48% · 0,2 in | 9 mph | 5 |
| Sun, Aug 9 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 87° / 64° | 34% · 0,2 in | 8 mph | 7 |
| Mon, Aug 10 | ☁️ Overcast | 82° / 66° | 25% | 13 mph | 7 |
| Tue, Aug 11 | ☁️ Overcast | 80° / 61° | 29% | 8 mph | 7 |
| Wed, Aug 12 | ☁️ Overcast | 79° / 60° | 18% | 8 mph | 6 |
| Thu, Aug 13 | ☁️ Overcast | 74° / 58° | 18% | 11 mph | 5 |
| Fri, Aug 14 | ☁️ Overcast | 70° / 56° | 13% | 7 mph | 6 |
| Sat, Aug 15 | ☁️ Overcast | 72° / 53° | 11% | 5 mph | 5 |
| Sun, Aug 16 | ☁️ Overcast | 78° / 52° | 35% | 4 mph | 6 |
| Mon, Aug 17 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 77° / 56° | 23% · 0,0 in | 8 mph | 6 |
| Tue, Aug 18 | ☁️ Overcast | 79° / 56° | 26% | 7 mph | 5 |
| Wed, Aug 19 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 75° / 56° | 24% · 0,0 in | 9 mph | 6 |
| Thu, Aug 20 | ☁️ Overcast | 79° / 57° | 24% | 6 mph | 5 |
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° | 3,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 77° | 61° | 5,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 72° | 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
Animated model layers. Pick a layer to load it.
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 July and 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.
Weather for related places
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 75°F (24°C) with clear sky. Humidity is 77% and wind is 4 mph.
When is the best time to visit Canada?
July and 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 11:49 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.
Related articles
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 August 5, 2026 at 11:49 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
