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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°C / 4°C
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

Long-term averages
  • OttawaHighs around 13 °C, lows around 4 °C, 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

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