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Ottawa
Visit in July — score 59/100 · avg high 89°F · 25 rainy days
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Monthly Travel Scores
How we scoreScores reflect weather comfort (35%), dry days (35%), daylight hours (15%), crowd levels (10%), and cost (5%) — weighted for typical travelers preferring warm, dry conditions. Customize weights in the interactive tool.January
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Monthly Weather Data
| Month | Score | Avg °F | High °F | Low °F | Rain Days | Precip (mm) | Daylight | Crowds | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20 | 13° | 38° | -22° | 16 | 63 | 8.9h | Low | Below avg |
| February | 28 | 14° | 38° | -19° | 14 | 56 | 10.2h | Low | Below avg |
| March | 27 | 27° | 55° | -9° | 16 | 63 | 11.6h | Moderate | Below avg |
| April | 23 | 41° | 72° | 19° | 22 | 87 | 13.3h | Moderate | Average |
| May | 49 | 55° | 82° | 30° | 20 | 79 | 14.7h | High | Average |
| June | 56 | 64° | 86° | 43° | 25 | 100 | 15.5h | High | Above avg |
| July | 59 | 69° | 89° | 50° | 25 | 101 | 15.1h | Very High | Above avg |
| August | 53 | 67° | 88° | 48° | 23 | 92 | 13.9h | Very High | Above avg |
| September | 50 | 60° | 84° | 38° | 19 | 77 | 12.3h | High | Average |
| October | 20 | 48° | 74° | 26° | 23 | 93 | 10.7h | Moderate | Average |
| November | 24 | 34° | 59° | 12° | 16 | 63 | 9.2h | Low | Below avg |
| December | 7 | 20° | 45° | -12° | 20 | 81 | 8.5h | Moderate | Below avg |
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
- Score
- 33/100
- High
- 70°F
- Low
- 13°F
- Rain days
- 19/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Spring in Ottawa (March, April, May) brings average highs of 70°F and lows of 13°F, with about 19 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 33/100, with May being the strongest month of the season at 49/100.
Summer
- Score
- 56/100
- High
- 88°F
- Low
- 47°F
- Rain days
- 25/mo
- Crowds
- very high
Summer in Ottawa (June, July, August) brings average highs of 88°F and lows of 47°F, with about 25 rainy days per month. Expect very high tourist crowds and peak pricing accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 56/100, with July being the strongest month of the season at 59/100.
Fall
- Score
- 32/100
- High
- 72°F
- Low
- 25°F
- Rain days
- 19/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Fall in Ottawa (September, October, November) brings average highs of 72°F and lows of 25°F, with about 19 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 32/100, with September being the strongest month of the season at 50/100.
Winter
- Score
- 18/100
- High
- 40°F
- Low
- -18°F
- Rain days
- 17/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Winter in Ottawa (December, January, February) brings average highs of 40°F and lows of -18°F, with about 17 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and budget-friendly accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 18/100, with February being the strongest month of the season at 28/100.
Crowd and cost data estimated from regional travel patterns for this destination.
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