The climate in Ottawa during August can be summarized as hot and a little damp.
August is in the summer in Ottawa and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 19°C (66°F) is normal.
Daytime temperature | 31.8°C 89.2°F |
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Nightly temperature | 18.8°C 65.8°F |
Average temperature | 25.3°C 77.5°F |
Daily sunshine | 10.1 hrs |
Avg rainfall | 100 mm 3.9 ins |
Rainy days | 8 days |
Sea temperature | 21.8°C 71.2°F |
Humidity | 70% |
Windspeed | 14.4kph 9 mph |
On average August is the 4th wettest month of the year in Ottawa with around 100mm 3.9 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.1 hours of sunshine per day.
The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Ottawa in August 2025.
Best places to visit in August
Hottest month: | July | 32.5°C 90.5°F |
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Driest month: | February | 31mm 1.2ins |
Sunniest month: | July | 11.3hrs |
Coldest month: | January | 3.8°C 38.8°F |
Wettest month: | June | 142mm 5.6ins |