Your trips
Organize your trips easily with tabs
New York
Ottawa
Any date
+ Search
background

Ottawa in July: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

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

Weather in Ottawa in July 2024

Good Weather
Warm
☁️
Cloudy
Weather for Ottawa in July is typically good with an average maximum temperature of +81°F during the day, and approximately 4 sunny days monthly. Typically, there are about 9 rainy days with the total average precipitation that falls in July around 90 mm. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • July is usually the hottest month of the year in Ottawa;

Average weather

☀️
+81°F
Avg. max. temperature
+43°F
Min.
+97°F
Max.
90 mm
Total precipitation
68%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
4 ☀️
Sunny Days
18 ⛅️
Cloudy
9 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Ottawa has good weather in July.

Average temperature in Ottawa in July

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

The temperature in July is +81°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +88°F during the day and a minimum of +50°F at night.

The average maximum temperature goes up 0% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +82°F to +82°F.

Is Ottawa warm or cold in July?

Ottawa is typically warm in July.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +75°F to +81°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +55°F to +61°F.

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

July is the hottest month in Ottawa, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Ottawa in July

Ottawa weather looks like this, on average, in July and the surrounding months.
JuneJulyAugust
Avg. temperature
+75°F+81°F+77°F
Min. temperature
+32°F+43°F+39°F
Max. temperature
+97°F+97°F+97°F
Rainfall
91 mm90 mm84 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
67%68%72%
Air pressure
1011 HPa1012 HPa1014 HPa
Sunny days
344
Cloudy days
181820
Rainy days
997
Snowy days
000

July weather is still as good as in June. It’s getting warmer as July arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +75°F to +81°F during the day. As July arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 91 mm to 90 mm. Humidity rises from 67% to 68%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during July, staying around 2 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in July, from 3 to 4.

August brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 5 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Ottawa is gradually decreasing during July, going from 4 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during July in Ottawa based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 35% chance of rain on an average day in July, with total rainfall of approximately 90 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 20 mm, which is considered light rain. July is a pretty wet month with over 11 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
July is one of the rainiest months in Ottawa, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Ottawa wettest month is June, where a typical day has a 30% 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 11 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last July in Ottawa?

This is the weather in Ottawa in July 2023:
1 July
☁️
+82°F
2 July
☁️
+81°F
3 July
☀️
+76°F
4 July
☁️
+79°F
5 July
🌧️
+74°F
6 July
☁️
+75°F
7 July
☀️
+79°F
8 July
☁️
+77°F
9 July
☀️
+74°F
10 July
☁️
+83°F
11 July
☁️
+86°F
12 July
🌧️
+78°F
13 July
☁️
+78°F
14 July
☁️
+76°F
15 July
☀️
+81°F
16 July
☁️
+85°F
17 July
☁️
+87°F
18 July
🌧️
+80°F
19 July
☀️
+87°F
20 July
☁️
+88°F
21 July
☁️
+82°F
22 July
☀️
+86°F
23 July
☁️
+88°F
24 July
☁️
+80°F
25 July
☀️
+75°F
26 July
☀️
+78°F
27 July
☀️
+79°F
28 July
☁️
+81°F
29 July
☀️
+78°F
30 July
☁️
+76°F
31 July
☁️
+82°F
In July 2023 Ottawa had 10 sunny days, 18 cloudy days, and 3 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +81°F, with an absolute maximum of +88°F and a minimum of +73°F. The average humidity was 68%, with a maximum of 97% and a minimum of 27%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 10 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in July?

Climate Change Over the Years

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

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

The average temperature was the lowest in 1992 (+75°F) and the highest in 2012 (+89°F). The driest year was 2012 with only 36 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2017 with 405 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Ottawa in July:

Is July a good time to visit Ottawa?

July 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 July?

July 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 July?

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

Is it sunny in Ottawa in July?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Ottawa in July, 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, 2022.

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.