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Ottawa weather in August (Illinois, United States of America)

Is August a good time to explore Ottawa weather-wise? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

In August, Ottawa tends to experience high temperatures and high rainfall. During August, the summer season is in full swing. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 28°C. But by evening, they drop to around 17°C.

Precipitation

Ottawa in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 127 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 10 days days of rain.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days July and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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Ottawa, monthly averages in August

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 17°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 28°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 34%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 127 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 10 days  

Where to go in the United States of America in August

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America and which places have the best travel 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 this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

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

Cycling
7/10
Walking
7/10
Camping
6/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

Interested in more climate information?

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