Weather in Ottawa in october 2025

The weather in Ottawa in october comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics for all the month, but also navigating through the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.

Average weather throughout october

tolerable weather 37.4cm

Weather at 6am
45°F

Partly Cloudy

23%

Moderate rain at times

16%

Fog

13%

Weather at 12pm
54°F

Partly Cloudy

24%

Moderate rain at times

23%

Cloudy

18%

Weather at 6pm
49°F

Partly Cloudy

21%

Moderate rain at times

18%

Cloudy

13%

Weather at 3am
45°F

Clear/Sunny

31%

Partly Cloudy

21%

Moderate rain at times

16%

Fog

15%



Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Ottawa in october

These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Ottawa in october.


The climate of Ottawa in october is tolerable

The weather in october in Ottawa is wet (with 6in of rainfall over 9 days). The weather is better from the previous month since in september it receives an average of 4.6in of precipitation over 6 days.

The climate is rather cool around this city this month, but it is livable when dressing cosy. The thermometer averaged maximum of 56°F. The minimum is 45°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in october in Ottawa is 50°F. These temperatures are far removed from those records observed in Ottawa in october with a maximum record of 79°F in 2018 and a minimum record of 23°F in 2020. You can expect to have about 6 days with temperatures over 65°F, or 19% of the month.

On this month of october, day length in Ottawa is generally 10:58. Sunrise is at 06:19 and sunset is at 17:17.

With an unfavorable weather, october is not the best time to go there in Canada.



Ottawa: another month?

If you can push the dates of your trip to Ottawa forward, the month of november has a better weather forecast than october. more information

October: another location in Canada?

If you want to go to Canada in october, there are destinations with better weather than Ottawa:

In october, Niagara Falls (Ontario) has good weather.

more information about Canada's weather in october


Seasonal average climate and temperature of Ottawa in october

Check below seasonal norms These datas are compiled from the weather statements of the last years of october.

October
Outside temperature
Average temperature 50°F
Highest temperature 56°F
Lowest temperature 45°F
Highest record temperature 79°F
(2018)
Lowest record temperature 23°F
(2020)
Number of days at +65°F 6 day(s)
(19%)
Number of days at -32°F 3 day(s)
(10%)
Wind
Wind speed 17km/h
Wind temperature 40°F
Precipitation (rainfall)
Rainfall 6in
Number of days with rainfall 9 day(s)
(28%)
Record daily rainfall 3.4in
(2017)
Snowfall 37.4cm
Other climate data
Humidity 89%
Visibility 8.66km
Cloud cover 49%
UV index 3
Daily sunshine hours 7
Sunrise and sunset
Time of sunrise 06:19
Time of sunset 17:17
Length of day 10:58
Our opinion about the weather in october
Our opinion at whereandwhen.net tolerable



How was the weather last october?

Here is the day by day recorded weather in Ottawa in october 2024:

01-10-2023
Partly Cloudy
58°F to 72°F
02-10-2023
Partly Cloudy
63°F to 79°F
03-10-2023
Clear/Sunny
61°F to 83°F
04-10-2023
Clear/Sunny
61°F to 85°F
05-10-2023
Clear/Sunny
65°F to 76°F
06-10-2023
Light rain
63°F to 68°F
07-10-2023
Light rain shower
56°F to 59°F
08-10-2023
Overcast
43°F to 49°F
09-10-2023
Overcast
40°F to 52°F
10-10-2023
Light rain shower
47°F to 56°F
11-10-2023
Patchy rain nearby
43°F to 50°F
12-10-2023
Patchy rain nearby
41°F to 49°F
13-10-2023
Partly Cloudy
41°F to 58°F
14-10-2023
Overcast
41°F to 54°F
15-10-2023
Patchy rain nearby
43°F to 47°F
16-10-2023
Overcast
49°F to 59°F
17-10-2023
Partly Cloudy
49°F to 59°F
18-10-2023
Partly Cloudy
49°F to 58°F
19-10-2023
Partly Cloudy
43°F to 61°F
20-10-2023
Patchy rain nearby
54°F to 56°F
21-10-2023
Patchy rain nearby
52°F to 58°F
22-10-2023
Light rain
40°F to 43°F
23-10-2023
Clear/Sunny
34°F to 49°F
24-10-2023
Cloudy
43°F to 54°F
25-10-2023
Patchy rain nearby
52°F to 58°F
26-10-2023
Overcast
58°F to 61°F
27-10-2023
Light drizzle
59°F to 65°F
28-10-2023
Cloudy
49°F to 61°F
29-10-2023
Partly Cloudy
36°F to 41°F
30-10-2023
Moderate or heavy snow showers
36°F to 40°F
31-10-2023
Partly Cloudy
27°F to 40°F

Map: other cities in Canada in october

Cities near Ottawa:

Kingston in octobertolerable weather
Orillia in octobertolerable weather
North Bay in octoberbad weather
Toronto in octobertolerable weather
Quebec City in octoberbad weather
Brampton in octobertolerable weather
Niagara Falls (Ontario) in octobergood weather
Owen Sound in octobertolerable weather
Greater Sudbury in octobervery bad weather
Bruce Peninsula in octobertolerable weather
Timmins in octobervery bad weather
Sault Ste. Marie in octobervery bad weather
Canada in october: See full list of cities

Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in october.

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Weather data for Ottawa in october:

Weather data for Ottawa for october are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Ottawa. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Ottawa can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Ottawa.


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