The climate in Ottawa during October can be summarized as mild and a little damp.
October is in the fall / autumn in Ottawa and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (71°F), whilst at night 8°C (47°F) is normal.
Daytime temperature | 21.6°C 70.8°F |
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Nightly temperature | 8.1°C 46.5°F |
Average temperature | 14.8°C 58.6°F |
Daily sunshine | 7.5 hrs |
Avg rainfall | 85 mm 3.4 ins |
Rainy days | 7 days |
Sea temperature | 17.3°C 63.2°F |
Humidity | 68% |
Windspeed | 16.2kph 10 mph |
On average October is the 6th driest month of the year in Ottawa with around 85mm 3.4 inches of rain making it a a little damp 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 7.5 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 October 2025.
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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 |