Ottawa Weather in July
Canada · July climate averages and travel tips
Avg high26°C (79°F)
Avg low15°C (60°F)
Rainfall103 mm (4.1 in)
RatingFair 6.3/10
Expect warm days in Ottawa in July: the average high is 26°C (79°F) and the average low is 15°C (60°F). July is summer in Canada. The month is moderately rainy, with about 103 mm (4.1 in) of rain spread over 16 days, making it the wettest month of the year. You get roughly 15.1 hours of daylight and a mix of sun and cloud.
Is July a good time to visit Ottawa?
July is a fair time to visit Ottawa (6.3/10) mainly because of the rain. For better weather, go in May and September.
July weather at a glance
| Average high | 26°C (79°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 15°C (60°F) |
| Daily mean | 21°C (69°F) |
| Rainfall | 103 mm (4.1 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 16 |
| Humidity | 78% |
| Cloud cover | 55% |
| Daylight | 15.1 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 7.5 hours/day |
| Wind | 1 km/h |
| vs June | 3°C warmer than June, with similar rainfall. |
What to pack for Ottawa in July
- T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
- an umbrella or rain jacket
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
← JuneBest time to visit OttawaAugust →
Better weather in July nearby
- San Francisco, California23°C · 1 mm · Excellent
- Seattle, Washington23°C · 19 mm · Excellent
- Vancouver22°C · 26 mm · Excellent
- Victoria21°C · 19 mm · Excellent
- Calgary25°C · 59 mm · Excellent
- Honolulu, Hawaii28°C · 41 mm · Excellent
Nearby in July
- Montreal25°C · 97 mm
- Toronto25°C · 74 mm
- Quebec23°C · 129 mm
- Boston, Massachusetts28°C · 113 mm
- The Bronx, New York29°C · 122 mm
- Manhattan, New York29°C · 122 mm
Where else is good in July? See where to go in July.