Best Time to Visit Ottawa for Backpacking | Weather by Month

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Backpacking Potential

85/100

Excellent

Based on optimal climate

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Best Time

June, May, August

Avoid

January, February, March, July, November, December

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Weather

-10°C – 21°C

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Precipitation

Generally dry

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🎒 Planning a backpacking trip to Ottawa?

The best time to visit Ottawa for backpacking is June, May, August, when you’ll get the best balance between weather, crowds, and costs. If you're planning your trip around this period, it can be helpful to explore where to stay and what to do in advance.

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Backpacking conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Ottawa

Month	Climate Score	Predictability	Avg Temp	Max Temp	Rain (mm)	Rain Days	Humidity	Season
January	28Poor Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	-10°	-6°	68	14.1	100%	shoulder
February	32Poor Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	-9°	-4°	65	11.5	93%	shoulder
March	39Poor Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	-3°	2°	70	11.3	79%	shoulder
April	50Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	6°	11°	73	11.4	63%	shoulder
May	84Excellent Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	13°	19°	85	12.4	65%	shoulder
June	85Excellent Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	18°	24°	86	12.1	68%	shoulder
July	81Excellent Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	21°	26°	107	11.6	69%	shoulder
August	83Excellent Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	20°	25°	76	9.9	72%	shoulder
September	80Excellent Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	15°	21°	86	11.5	76%	shoulder
October	38Poor Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	8°	13°	95	12.6	78%	shoulder
November	28Poor Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	1°	5°	79	12.9	84%	shoulder
December	25Poor Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	-6°	-2°	83	14.4	95%	shoulder