Ottawa Weather in December

The climate in Ottawa during December can be summarized as cool and reasonably dry.

December is in the winter in Ottawa and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 6°C (43°F), whilst at night -5°C (24°F) is normal.

On average December is the 3rd driest month of the year in Ottawa with around 40mm 1.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.4 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 December 2024.