Ottawa weather in April (Ontario, Canada)

How is the weather in Ottawa in April? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In April, Ottawa generally has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 12°C, while night temperatures can drop to 1°C.

Ottawa in April usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 98 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 11 days of rain are anticipated.

The city usually sees around 188 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures May, August and September generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Ottawa climate page with graphs.

 

Ottawa, monthly averages in April

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 1°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 12°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 37%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 98 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 11 days  
HumidityHumidity 51%  
SunshineSunshine 188 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 47%  

Where to go in Canada in April

Find out more about the weather in Canada in April and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Ottawa in April?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in April.

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
6/10
Walking
6/10
Camping
4/10
Outdoor sports
6/10

Interested in more climate information?

Weather and Climate provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Ottawa.

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