The climate in Ottawa during September can be summarized as mild and reasonably dry.
September is in the fall / autumn in Ottawa and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 24.1°C 75.4°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 11.5°C 52.7°F |
| Average temperature | 17.8°C 64°F |
| Daily sunshine | 8.3 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 70 mm 2.8 ins |
| Rainy days | 9 days |
| Sea temperature | 20.6°C 69°F |
| Humidity | 74% |
| Windspeed | 13.3kph 8 mph |
On average September is the 5th driest month of the year in Ottawa with around 70mm 2.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.3 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 September 2025.
Best places to visit in September
| Hottest month: | July | 28.7°C 83.7°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | February | 46mm 1.8ins |
| Sunniest month: | July | 10.6hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | -0.9°C 30.4°F |
| Wettest month: | July | 101mm 4ins |