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Ottawa in November: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

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

Weather in Ottawa in November 2024

OK Weather
Chill
☁️
Cloudy
If you plan to visit Ottawa in November, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +43°F during the day and approximately 2 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 5 rainy days in the month and around 54 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+43°F
Avg. max. temperature
-4°F
Min.
+73°F
Max.
54 mm
Total precipitation
76%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
2 ☀️
Sunny Days
20 ⛅️
Cloudy
5 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Ottawa has OK weather in November.

Average temperature in Ottawa in November

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

The temperature in November is +46°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +73°F during the day and a minimum of +12°F at night.

The average maximum temperature goes down 29% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +61°F to +43°F.

Is Ottawa warm or cold in November?

Ottawa is typically chill in November.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +55°F to +43°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +39°F to +28°F.

Pack a jumper and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.

Take a look at how November is compared to other months in Ottawa:

Climate in Ottawa in November

Ottawa weather looks like this, on average, in November and the surrounding months.
OctoberNovemberDecember
Avg. temperature
+55°F+43°F+30°F
Min. temperature
+18°F-4°F-27°F
Max. temperature
+82°F+73°F+63°F
Rainfall
89 mm54 mm22 mm
Wind
2 m/s3 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
75%76%78%
Air pressure
1015 HPa1015 HPa1015 HPa
Sunny days
322
Cloudy days
192021
Rainy days
852
Snowy days
136

November weather is still as ok as in October. It’s getting colder in November. From +55°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +43°F. As November arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 89 mm to 54 mm. Humidity rises from 75% to 76%. Winds are stronger in comparison to October, going up from 2 m/s to 3 m/s on average. The days becoming less sunny, going from 3 sunny days in October to 2 in November.

December brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 7 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 November, going from 2 m/s to 6 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during November in Ottawa based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 30% chance of rain on an average day in November, with total rainfall of approximately 61 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 19 mm, which is considered light rain. On average, there are about 9 rainy days during November, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
Here’s how November is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, 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.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during November in Ottawa based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The chance of snow on a typical day in November is 17%, for a monthly total of around 14 mm.

Here’s how November is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:

How was the weather last November in Ottawa?

This is the weather in Ottawa in November 2023:
1 November
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+62°F
2 November
☀️
+60°F
3 November
☀️
+63°F
4 November
☁️
+69°F
5 November
☁️
+73°F
6 November
☁️
+71°F
7 November
☁️
+60°F
8 November
☀️
+48°F
9 November
☀️
+50°F
10 November
☁️
+63°F
11 November
☁️
+63°F
12 November
☁️
+58°F
13 November
☁️
+45°F
14 November
☁️
+35°F
15 November
☀️
+33°F
16 November
🌨️
+33°F
17 November
🌨️
+31°F
18 November
🌨️
+27°F
19 November
🌨️
+32°F
20 November
🌨️
+28°F
21 November
☁️
+38°F
22 November
☀️
+39°F
23 November
☁️
+37°F
24 November
☁️
+38°F
25 November
☁️
+40°F
26 November
☁️
+50°F
27 November
☁️
+48°F
28 November
☁️
+42°F
29 November
☁️
+34°F
30 November
☁️
+44°F
In November 2023 Ottawa had 6 sunny days, 19 cloudy days, and 0 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +46°F, with an absolute maximum of +73°F and a minimum of +27°F. The average humidity was 73%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 35%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 13 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 November has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 2018 (+37°F) and the highest in 2011 (+51°F). The driest year was 2012 with only 18 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1982 with 178 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Ottawa in November:

Is November a good time to visit Ottawa?

It’s always a good time to visit Ottawa, but the weather is changeable in November, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Ottawa in November?

Not really, November is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.

Is Ottawa rainy in November?

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

Is it sunny in Ottawa in November?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Ottawa in November, 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.