Best time to visit Ottawa

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When is the best time to visit Ottawa?

The best time to visit Ottawa is July based on the following average weather conditions.

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Which is the hottest month in Ottawa?

The hottest time of year in Ottawa is normally July. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 26°C with low heat and humidity.

Which month has the most rain in Ottawa?

In terms of rainfall, July is usually the wettest month in Ottawa with 88mm on average. There are normally 11 days in July with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Ottawa?

The sunniest time of year in Ottawa is normally July with bright sunshine on average for 59% of daylight hours; that's 9 hours of sunshine per day.

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The weather guide for Ontario (Ottawa) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

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