Your trips
Organise your trips easily with tabs
London
Ottawa
Any date
+ Search
background

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.
Check flight prices to Ottawa on Avionero:
November

Weather in Ottawa in November 2024

OK Weather
Cool
☁️
Cloudy
If you plan to visit Ottawa in November, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +6°C during the day and approximately 2 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 8 rainy days in the month and around 53 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

☀️
+6°C
Avg. max. temperature
-20°C
Min.
+23°C
Max.
53 mm
Total precipitation
76%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
2 ☀️
Sunny Days
12 ⛅️
Cloudy
8 🌦
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

Going from a maximum of +14°C during the day to a minimum of -8°C during the night, the temperature in November averages around +5°C.

The average maximum temperature goes up 18% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +2°C to +6°C.

Is Ottawa warm or cold in November?

Ottawa is typically cool in November.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +13°C to +6°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +4°C to -2°C.

Pack a sweater 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
+13°C+6°C-1°C
Min. temperature
-8°C-20°C-33°C
Max. temperature
+30°C+23°C+17°C
Rainfall
90 mm53 mm23 mm
Wind
3 m/s3 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
76%76%78%
Air pressure
1015 HPa1016 HPa1016 HPa
Sunny days
322
Cloudy days
121212
Rainy days
1482
Snowy days
1815

November weather is still as ok as in October. It’s getting colder in November. From +13°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +6°C. As November arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 90 mm to 53 mm. Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 76%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during November, staying around 3 m/s. 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 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 November, going from 4 m/s to 5 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 33% chance of rain on an average day in November, with total rainfall of approximately 38 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 10 mm, which is considered light rain. November is a pretty wet month with over 10 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how November 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.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during November in Ottawa based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 3% chance of snow on an average day in November, with a total monthly snowfall of approximately 27 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
☁️
+2°C
2 November
☁️
+8°C
3 November
☁️
+12°C
4 November
☀️
+12°C
5 November
☁️
+8°C
6 November
☁️
+2°C
7 November
🌧️
+10°C
8 November
☁️
+3°C
9 November
🌫️
+1°C
10 November
☁️
+7°C
11 November
☁️
+3°C
12 November
☁️
+2°C
13 November
🌨️
-1°C
14 November
🌫️
+5°C
15 November
☁️
+9°C
16 November
☀️
+12°C
17 November
☁️
+14°C
18 November
☁️
+4°C
19 November
🌧️
+3°C
20 November
☀️
0°C
21 November
☀️
0°C
22 November
🌫️
+2°C
23 November
☁️
+4°C
24 November
☀️
+3°C
25 November
☀️
+3°C
26 November
☁️
+5°C
27 November
🌧️
+5°C
28 November
☁️
+1°C
29 November
☁️
+1°C
30 November
☁️
+6°C
In November 2023 Ottawa had 6 sunny days, 17 cloudy days, and 3 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +5°C, with an absolute maximum of +14°C and a minimum of -1°C. The average humidity was 78%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 45%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 11 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in November?

Climate Change over Years

This is how Ottawa climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

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

The average temperature was the lowest in 1992 (+10°C) and the highest in 2012 (+13°C). 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 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, 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.