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Ottawa in August: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Ottawa in August will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Ottawa, based on historical data.
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August

Weather in Ottawa in August 2025

Good Weather
Warm
🌧️
Rainy
Planning a trip to Ottawa in August? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +77°F and approximately 4 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 12 rainy days and 85 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+77°F
Avg. max. temperature
+39°F
Min.
+97°F
Max.
85 mm
Total precipitation
72%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
4 ☀️
Sunny Days
11 ⛅️
Cloudy
12 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Ottawa has good weather in August.

Average temperature in Ottawa in August

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Ottawa for August based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +82°F during the day to a minimum of +46°F during the night, the temperature in August averages around +75°F.

The average maximum temperature goes up 0% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +72°F to +72°F.

Is Ottawa warm or cold in August?

Ottawa is typically warm in August.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +81°F to +77°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +61°F to +59°F.

It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.

August is one of the warmest months in Ottawa, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Ottawa in August

Ottawa weather looks like this, on average, in August and the surrounding months.
JulyAugustSeptember
Avg. temperature
+81°F+77°F+70°F
Min. temperature
+43°F+39°F+27°F
Max. temperature
+97°F+97°F+95°F
Rainfall
91 mm85 mm88 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
69%72%75%
Air pressure
1012 HPa1014 HPa1016 HPa
Sunny days
344
Cloudy days
111112
Rainy days
111212
Snowy days
000

August weather is still as good as in July. It’s getting colder in August. From +81°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +77°F. As August arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 91 mm to 85 mm. Humidity rises from 69% to 72%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during August, staying around 2 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in August, from 3 to 4.

Next month (September) brings a further decline in the weather.

Wind

Wind speed in Ottawa in August based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 6 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Ottawa is gradually increasing during August, going from 3 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during August in Ottawa based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 48% chance of rain on an average day in August, with total rainfall of approximately 111 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 30 mm, which is moderate rain. August is a pretty wet month with over 15 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how August is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Ottawa wettest month is July, where a typical day has a 35% chance of precipitation and 91 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 3% chance of precipitation and 12 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last August in Ottawa?

This is the weather in Ottawa in August 2023:
1 August
☀️
+72°F
2 August
☁️
+77°F
3 August
🌧️
+79°F
4 August
☁️
+79°F
5 August
☀️
+77°F
6 August
☀️
+82°F
7 August
☁️
+72°F
8 August
🌫️
+71°F
9 August
☀️
+82°F
10 August
🌧️
+74°F
11 August
☁️
+74°F
12 August
☁️
+73°F
13 August
☁️
+74°F
14 August
☀️
+75°F
15 August
☁️
+75°F
16 August
☁️
+82°F
17 August
☀️
+80°F
18 August
🌧️
+74°F
19 August
☁️
+72°F
20 August
☁️
+81°F
21 August
☁️
+76°F
22 August
☁️
+78°F
23 August
☁️
+78°F
24 August
☁️
+75°F
25 August
🌫️
+75°F
26 August
☁️
+71°F
27 August
☁️
+76°F
28 August
☀️
+76°F
29 August
☁️
+80°F
30 August
☁️
+69°F
31 August
☀️
+71°F
In August 2023 Ottawa had 8 sunny days, 18 cloudy days, and 3 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +75°F, with an absolute maximum of +82°F and a minimum of +70°F. The average humidity was 81%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 46%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 11 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Ottawa climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Ottawa in August has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1992 (+51°F) and the highest in 2012 (+56°F). The driest year was 1985 with only 469 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2017 with 1378 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Ottawa in August:

Is August a good time to visit Ottawa?

August is a really good time to go to Ottawa. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Ottawa.

Can you sunbathe in Ottawa in August?

August is warm in Ottawa. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.

Is Ottawa rainy in August?

Ottawa is often rainy in August. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Ottawa in August?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Ottawa in August, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in Canada

Check out the weather for other cities in Canada.

Monthly weather in Ottawa

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Ottawa, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.