Ottawa Weather Forecast
Ottawa weather: 54°F, clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Snow forecast for Ottawa
No snow is in the current forecast window for Ottawa.
0 of the next 16 nights are forecast to reach freezing.
Historically, average lows drop below freezing in January, February, March, November and December.
16-day forecast for Ottawa
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Sep 18 | ☁️ Overcast | 64° / 48° | 0% | 12 mph | 5 |
| Sat, Sep 19 | ☁️ Overcast | 57° / 39° | 0% | 5 mph | 5 |
| Sun, Sep 20 | ☁️ Overcast | 67° / 45° | 1% | 8 mph | 5 |
| Mon, Sep 21 | ☁️ Overcast | 59° / 42° | 1% | 10 mph | 4 |
| Tue, Sep 22 | ☁️ Overcast | 58° / 43° | 1% | 11 mph | 4 |
| Wed, Sep 23 | ☁️ Overcast | 62° / 41° | 17% | 11 mph | 5 |
| Thu, Sep 24 | ☁️ Overcast | 59° / 45° | 23% | 8 mph | 2 |
| Fri, Sep 25 | ☁️ Overcast | 70° / 50° | 16% | 7 mph | 4 |
| Sat, Sep 26 | ☀️ Clear sky | 71° / 49° | 9% | 4 mph | 5 |
| Sun, Sep 27 | ☀️ Clear sky | 72° / 49° | 10% | 4 mph | 5 |
| Mon, Sep 28 | ☀️ Clear sky | 72° / 50° | 14% | 5 mph | 5 |
| Tue, Sep 29 | ☁️ Overcast | 69° / 51° | 10% | 7 mph | 3 |
| Wed, Sep 30 | ☁️ Overcast | 65° / 51° | 20% | 11 mph | 3 |
| Thu, Oct 1 | ☁️ Overcast | 67° / 46° | 20% | 8 mph | 4 |
| Fri, Oct 2 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 68° / 51° | 32% · 0,0 in | 5 mph | 3 |
| Sat, Oct 3 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | 31% | -- | — |
Climate in Ottawa 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° | 4,1 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).
What to pack, what to skip
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and December - historically the least comfortable months here.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Ottawa?
Ottawa is a city in Ontario. Its coordinates are 45.4215, -75.6972. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in Ottawa right now?
It is currently 54°F (12°C) with clear. Humidity is 88% and wind is 4 mph.
When is the best time to visit Ottawa?
September offer the most comfortable conditions in Ottawa, which has a subarctic climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Ottawa in?
Ottawa observes America/Toronto (UTC-04:00). The local time is 1:23 PM.
How many people live in Ottawa?
Ottawa has a population of approximately 1 million.
What is the nearest airport to Ottawa?
The closest airports are Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL), 95 mi away and Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ), 228 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Ottawa?
Popular options include Mont-Tremblant National Park, Algonquin Provincial Park, Franconia Notch State Park, Watkins Glen State Park, CN Tower and Letchworth State Park.
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| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-supported) - 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 September 18, 2026 at 1:23 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
