When to go · Ottawa
Ottawa in October
Great month. Inside Ottawa's best window: May–Jun, Sep–early Oct.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Great
- Temperature
- 13°C55°F / 4°C39°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 12
- Crowds
- Medium
- Canada overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Canada overall
Verdict
GreatBest and avoid months for Ottawa
Inside Ottawa's best window: May–Jun, Sep–early Oct.
Weather in October
- OttawaHighs around 13 °C, lows around 4 °C, rain on about 12 daysHighs around 55 °F, lows around 39 °F, rain on about 12 days
- Ontario and Great Lakes, Canada · Toronto, Ottawa, Niagara Falls, Algonquinbest weather
Humid summers, snowy winters; late September–October foliage in Algonquin.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Canada overall
- Medium
- Prices · Canada overall
- Medium
Canada overall: Foliage in Ontario, Québec and the Maritimes early in the month; mountain roads get snow.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings
- A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast