Ottawa in April
6.5out of 10
Possible, with caveats
Mild: highs around 17°C. Frequent rain: about 12 rainy days.
17°CAvg high
6°CAvg low
12Rainy days (109 mm)
13:07 hDaylight
06:22Sunrise · 19:29 Sunset
Why this score
- Mild: highs around 17°C
- Frequent rain: about 12 rainy days
What to wear and pack
- Layers you can add or remove
- Rain jacket or compact umbrella
How reliable is the forecast?
Rainfall in April is fairly consistent from year to year (2.9 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0°C | -8°C | 55 mm | 8 | – | – | 4.0 |
| February | 3°C | -5°C | 51 mm | 7 | – | – | 4.6 |
| March | 10°C | 0°C | 72 mm | 10 | – | – | 5.7 |
| April | 17°C | 6°C | 109 mm | 12 | – | – | 6.5 |
| May | 23°C | 12°C | 122 mm | 13 | – | – | 7.1 |
| June | 27°C | 17°C | 112 mm | 12 | – | – | 7.3 |
| July | 29°C | 19°C | 97 mm | 11 | – | – | 7.6 |
| August | 28°C | 18°C | 89 mm | 10 | – | – | 7.8 |
| September | 25°C | 14°C | 79 mm | 8 | – | – | 8.0 |
| October | 18°C | 7°C | 78 mm | 9 | – | – | 7.3 |
| November | 10°C | 1°C | 68 mm | 9 | – | – | 5.9 |
| December | 3°C | -4°C | 56 mm | 8 | – | – | 4.5 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Ottawa in April?
Daytime highs average 17°C and nights about 6°C.
When is the best time to visit Ottawa?
The best months are September, August, July.