Monthly weather scores combine temperatures, sunshine, rain, and comfort signals to highlight when Ottawais at its most inviting, and when the weather is least cooperative.
Back to weather detailsOverall score 53.0%
Overall score 14.0%
A simple average of the Heat Seeker, Mild Moderate, and Sun And Dry scores.
The tables below rank months by score. Each month includes the long-term weather inputs behind the score: daytime and nighttime temperature, sunshine, rain, rainy-day share, humidity, wind, day length, and the score components for this travel style.
Monthly score trend
This chart shows how the score changes through the year, so the top and omitted months below have context.
Top months to visit
Higher scores mean months that better match this travel style.
1. September
Score 53.0%
2. June
Score 42.7%
3. August
Score 39.7%
Top months to omit
Lower scores mean months where the weather is least aligned with this travel style.
1. March
Score 14.0%
2. February
Score 14.3%
3. January
Score 15.0%
Heat Seeker Score is a composite score designed for those who crave hot, sunny weather with minimal rainfall. It prioritizes high temperatures and abundant sunshine.
The tables below rank months by score. Each month includes the long-term weather inputs behind the score: daytime and nighttime temperature, sunshine, rain, rainy-day share, humidity, wind, day length, and the score components for this travel style.
Monthly score trend
This chart shows how the score changes through the year, so the top and omitted months below have context.
Top months to visit
Higher scores mean months that better match this travel style.
1. July
Score 47.0%
2. August
Score 40.0%
3. September
Score 33.0%
Top months to omit
Lower scores mean months where the weather is least aligned with this travel style.
1. February
Score 8.0%
2. March
Score 8.0%
3. January
Score 9.0%
Mild Moderate Score is designed for those who prefer comfortable, temperate weather conditions. It favors moderate temperatures and balanced weather patterns.
The tables below rank months by score. Each month includes the long-term weather inputs behind the score: daytime and nighttime temperature, sunshine, rain, rainy-day share, humidity, wind, day length, and the score components for this travel style.
Monthly score trend
This chart shows how the score changes through the year, so the top and omitted months below have context.
Top months to visit
Higher scores mean months that better match this travel style.
1. September
Score 80.0%
2. June
Score 56.0%
3. May
Score 37.0%
Top months to omit
Lower scores mean months where the weather is least aligned with this travel style.
1. April
Score 5.0%
2. March
Score 7.0%
3. January
Score 8.0%
Sun And Dry Score maximizes sun exposure and minimizes all forms of precipitation. Temperature is secondary, preferring mild-to-warm conditions.
The tables below rank months by score. Each month includes the long-term weather inputs behind the score: daytime and nighttime temperature, sunshine, rain, rainy-day share, humidity, wind, day length, and the score components for this travel style.
Monthly score trend
This chart shows how the score changes through the year, so the top and omitted months below have context.
Top months to visit
Higher scores mean months that better match this travel style.
1. July
Score 51.0%
2. August
Score 47.0%
3. September
Score 46.0%
Top months to omit
Lower scores mean months where the weather is least aligned with this travel style.
1. February
Score 27.0%
2. March
Score 27.0%
3. January
Score 28.0%