Ottawa weather in April (Ontario, Canada)

Curious about the climate in Ottawa this April? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

The month of April in Ottawa typically includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 12°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 1°C.

Precipitation

Ottawa in April usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 98 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 11 days will experience rainfall.

Average sunshine

With about 188 hours of sunshine, the area enjoys a nice balance of sun and clouds, creating a pleasant environment.

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 Temperature 1°C  

Max Temperature 12°C  

Chance of Rain 37%  

Precipitation 98 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Humidity 51%  

Sunshine 188 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 47%  

Where to go in Canada in April

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

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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 this month?

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.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

6/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Ottawa.

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