Ottawa weather in October (Kansas, United States of America)

What should you pack for a trip to Ottawa in October? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

During October, Ottawa is known for its perfect weather, characterized by pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 20°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about 7°C.

Precipitation

Ottawa in October usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 82 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 8 days of rain.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 212 hours of sunshine, providing a cheerful and lively atmosphere.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. October typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have 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 7°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 28%  

Precipitation 82 mm  

Rainy days 8 days  

Humidity 68% *  

Sunshine 212 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 61% *  

* Data from: Topeka, the United States of America (59 KM, 37 Miles).

Where to go in the United States of America in October

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America 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?

For visitors traveling to Ottawa, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

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

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Barbeque

8/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to the United States of America? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in the United States of America. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.