Temperature
Cold by day, freezing at night.
42°Ftypical November high
Typical range
Ottawa
Canada · North America
Ottawa is usually most comfortable in May and September. Typical daytime highs range from 24–80°F across the year. Rain varies by season.
Best time to go
12 mo · Typical year
Temperature range
8–80°F
Rain
11 days/mo
Sunshine
8.2 h/day
Air feel
Generally dry
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Precipitation
Some precipitation is expected this month.
37%wet-day frequency
Precip amountWet-day chanceSnowfall
Sunshine
Sunshine is limited, with cloud often dominating.
4.9 hNovember sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Humidity is rarely noticeable in the cool air.
Very dryNovember Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid airVery humid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In November, afternoons feel about 32° and nights feel near 25°.
FrigidFreezingVery coldColdCoolComfortableWarmNight hours
Clear sky
Mostly cloudy skies this month.
26%November Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in November.
7 mphNovember Light breeze
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical November day
November late afternoons are around 39°F, easing to about 36°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning36°F
Rain18%
Cloud77%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Midday40°F
Rain20%
Cloud79%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Best windowLate afternoon39°F
Rain19%
Cloud75%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Early evening36°F
Rain17%
Cloud69%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Data tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24 | 8 | 2.8 | 11 | 5.3 | 77 |
| Feb | 28 | 10 | 2.4 | 10 | 6.7 | 73 |
| Mar | 38 | 21 | 2.9 | 10 | 8.0 | 68 |
| Apr | 54 | 35 | 3.7 | 11 | 8.8 | 63 |
| May | 68 | 47 | 3.6 | 12 | 10.2 | 65 |
| Jun | 76 | 56 | 4.1 | 12 | 11.3 | 71 |
| Jul | 80 | 61 | 3.9 | 12 | 12.1 | 74 |
| Aug | 78 | 59 | 3.7 | 11 | 11.0 | 77 |
| Sep | 71 | 52 | 3.5 | 10 | 8.9 | 79 |
| Oct | 56 | 41 | 3.8 | 12 | 6.5 | 78 |
| Nov | 42 | 30 | 3.1 | 11 | 4.9 | 79 |
| Dec | 30 | 18 | 3.4 | 12 | 4.4 | 81 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jun 1, 2026
Data & methodology