Measurements:
°C
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Ottawa
-4°F
E 5 mph
Feels like: -14°F
Precip: 0%
World Resorts Canada Ottawa Weather May Weather in Ottawa

Ottawa Weather: May

Average Day Temperature: 64.5°F
Average Night Temperature: 49.0°F
Number of Sunny Days: 11 days
Sunshine Hours: 14.3 - 15.4 hours
Number of Rainy Days: 4 days
Precipitation Totals: 2.5 in

Air Temperature in May, °F

Select Year: 2025 2024 2023

The highest day temperature in May 2025 was 84°F. The lowest night temperature was 35°F. The average values for day and night temperatures during May were 63.8°F и 48.9°F respectivly.

Sunny, Cloudy and Gloomy days

You can expect various weather conditions during May. Be ready for sunny, cloudy or even gloomy days.

Precipitation Totals in May, in

Precipitation total in May for Ottawa is 2.5 in.

Wind Speed in May, mph

The average wind speed in May is 8.1 mph. This value is relatively stable throughout the year.

Average Sunny Hours Per Day

We are using day length and cloud cover information for each day of the month to calculate averages for this chart. Average sunny hours for Ottawa in May is 8.1 hours.

Best Time to Visit Ottawa
The most sunny months:
July 14 days
August 14 days
June 12 days
The most warm months:
July 81.7 °F
August 79.3 °F
June 74.2 °F
The most cold months:
January 15.6 °F
February 18.2 °F
December 24.7 °F
The most rainy months:
June 5 days
August 5 days
October 5 days
The most windy months:
April 9 mph
March 9 mph
February 9 mph

Ottawa on the Weather Map

24 Hours Weather Forecast
Ottawa
Local time: 01:10
05 dec, friday
0300 -6°F
N
2 mph
0600 -6°F
N
5 mph
0900 2°F
N
6 mph
1200 12°F
N
9 mph
1500 18°F
N
11 mph
1800 18°F
N
9 mph
2100 18°F
N
6 mph
06 dec, saturday
0000 18°F
NW
4 mph