Ottawa Weather in April
Canada · April climate averages and travel tips
Avg high11°C (52°F)
Avg low0°C (31°F)
Rainfall89 mm (3.5 in)
RatingFair 5.2/10
Expect cool days in Ottawa in April: the average high is 11°C (52°F) and the average low is 0°C (31°F). April is spring in Canada. The month is moderately rainy, with about 89 mm (3.5 in) of rain spread over 13 days. You get roughly 13.3 hours of daylight and frequently cloudy skies.
Is April a good time to visit Ottawa?
April is a fair time to visit Ottawa (5.2/10) mainly because of the cold. For better weather, go in May and September.
April weather at a glance
| Average high | 11°C (52°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 0°C (31°F) |
| Daily mean | 5°C (42°F) |
| Rainfall | 89 mm (3.5 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 13 |
| Humidity | 77% |
| Cloud cover | 65% |
| Daylight | 13.3 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 5.1 hours/day |
| Wind | 2.6 km/h |
| vs March | 9°C warmer than March, with 28 mm more rain. |
What to pack for Ottawa in April
- a warm jacket and layers
- an umbrella or rain jacket
- waterproof boots for snow and ice
Ottawa weather in other months
Jan-6°C / -16°C64 mmPoorFeb-5°C / -15°C55 mmPoorMar2°C / -9°C61 mmPoorApr11°C / 0°C89 mmFairMay19°C / 7°C78 mmExcellentJun23°C / 12°C102 mmGoodJul26°C / 15°C103 mmFairAug25°C / 15°C94 mmGoodSep22°C / 10°C81 mmExcellentOct14°C / 4°C93 mmFairNov5°C / -3°C65 mmPoorDec-3°C / -11°C81 mmPoor
← MarchBest time to visit OttawaMay →
Better weather in April nearby
- Los Angeles, California23°C · 17 mm · Excellent
- San Diego, California22°C · 15 mm · Excellent
- Las Vegas, Nevada27°C · 6 mm · Excellent
- Cabo San Lucas27°C · 2 mm · Excellent
- Tijuana22°C · 15 mm · Excellent
- Ciudad Juarez28°C · 4 mm · Excellent
Nearby in April
- Montreal10°C · 98 mm
- Toronto9°C · 69 mm
- Quebec7°C · 94 mm
- Boston, Massachusetts13°C · 107 mm
- The Bronx, New York15°C · 109 mm
- Manhattan, New York15°C · 109 mm
Where else is good in April? See where to go in April.