Cool
Average highs are around 13°C, so pack for cooler days.
October verdict
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 13°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 4.3h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 71mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Monthly averages
Temp
13°C
Rain
71mm
Sun
4.3h
Weather score
28
Poor
Cool
Average highs are around 13°C, so pack for cooler days.
Drier
Rainfall averages 71mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 4.3h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Map
Compare Ottawa, Ontario, Canada with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
October13°C average high
October 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.
October71mm average rain
October sits near Ottawa's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
Driest monthsAll year
Rainfall stays comparatively low through the year.
October4.3 hours average sun
October is below Ottawa's yearly sunshine average, so bright-day planning is less reliable than in peak months.
Brightest monthsMay to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
October28 weather score
October 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.