Ottawa weather in November (Ontario, Canada)

Planning a trip to Ottawa in November? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In November, Ottawa generally has low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 7°C, while night temperatures can drop to -2°C.

Ottawa in November usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 87 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 14 days of snow/rain.

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 85 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, November may not be the ideal month to visit Ottawa. May, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Ottawa, monthly averages in November

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -2°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 7°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 48%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 87 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 14 days  
HumidityHumidity 68%  
SunshineSunshine 85 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 29%  

Where to go in Canada in November

Find out more about the weather in Canada in November 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 November?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

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

Swimming
4/10
Cycling
4/10
Walking
4/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
4/10

Interested in more climate information?

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