Ottawa weather in October (Ontario, Canada)

Thinking of visiting Ottawa in October? Check the weather first! Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

In October, the weather in Ottawa generally includes moderate temperatures and high rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 14°C, while nights can cool down to about 4°C.

Precipitation

Ottawa in October usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 102 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 12 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 138 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

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 October

Min Temperature 4°C  

Max Temperature 14°C  

Chance of Rain 41%  

Precipitation 102 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 61%  

Sunshine 138 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 41%  

Where to go in Canada in October

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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Precipitation

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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

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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

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