April verdict

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada in April

Weather score34Poor

Poor for holiday weather

Average highs are around 11°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 6.1h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 65mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Canada travel weather guide
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April weather

Monthly averages

Temp

11°C

Rain

65mm

Sun

6.1h

Weather score

34

Poor

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Trip feel

Cool

Average highs are around 11°C, so pack for cooler days.

Drier

Rainfall averages 65mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

Some sun

Sunshine averages 6.1h per day, enough for a balanced month.

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Compare Ottawa, Ontario, Canada with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.

Temperature

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April11°C average high

April is close to Ottawa's yearly temperature average, giving a typical read on daytime heat.

Warmest monthsMay to September

This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.

April65mm average rain

April sits on the drier side of Ottawa's year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.

Driest monthsAll year

Rainfall stays comparatively low through the year.

April6.1 hours average sun

April sits close to Ottawa's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.

Brightest monthsMay to August

This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.

Weather score

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April34 weather score

April scores below Ottawa's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.

Best weather monthsJune to August

These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.

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