Ottawa Historic Weather Records

Analyse hottest, coldest, windiest & wettest days

Ottawa Weather Trend Graph


Temperature (°C)
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Months
Max Temp.
Historic Max Temp.
Min Temp.
Historic Min Temp.

Yearly Summary 2026


36°C
Highest Temp
14 Jul. 26

-24°C
Lowest Temp
24 Jan. 26


Seasonal Breakdown

Hottest MonthJuly28.66°C

Coldest MonthJanuary-14.03°C

Wettest MonthMarch14.9mm

Windiest MonthMarch21.6km/h

Frequently Asked Questions


1. What is the hottest month in Ottawa historically?

July is historically Ottawa's hottest month, with average maximum temperatures around 26°C. During peak heatwave events, the highest recorded temperatures have reached 37°C on 2025-06-23.

2. What is the coldest month in Ottawa historically?

January is Ottawa's coldest month, with average minimum temperatures around -13°C. The all-time record low of -33°C was recorded on 2023-02-04.

3. What is the average annual rainfall in Ottawa over the past 17 years?

Ottawa's average annual rainfall is approximately 1140.2mm, based on records spanning 17 years.

4. How many rainy days does Ottawa experience on average per year?

Ottawa historically records approximately 194.1 rainy days per year. June has the highest number of rain days at an average of 17.2 days.

5. What is the all-time highest temperature ever recorded in Ottawa?

The all-time highest temperature recorded in Ottawa is 37°C on 2025-06-23.

6. What is the all-time lowest temperature ever recorded in Ottawa?

The all-time lowest temperature recorded in Ottawa is -33°C on 2023-02-04.

7. What is the windiest time of year in Ottawa historically?

Ottawa experiences its strongest winds during April. The historic gust record of 42.8 kph was recorded on 2018-05-04.

8. What is the highest and lowest humidity in Ottawa during a year?

Usually, Ottawa's humidity peaks in January at around 89.6% and drops to its lowest in May at approximately 75.8%.