United StatesAverage weather for Ottawa in April
It's cool to moderate in April in Ottawa with an average temperature of 16°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 11°C to a high of 20°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 0°C and 7°C.
Start of April
The month of April starts in Ottawa with cool temps, averaging around 15°C during the day and nights around 4°C. A few showers might pop up early in the month, but overall, it’ll stay mostly sunny and dry.
Mid April
By mid-April, daytime temps rise to around 17°C, with nights around 6°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry and sunny.
End of April
By the end of April, the average daytime temperature in Ottawa is around 18°C, while nighttime temps are about 7°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.
In April, there is an average of 55 mm of precipitation, spread over 8 days. Of the total precipitation, about 0,4 cm falls as snow in April. The wind speed is around 5 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
Ottawa in April |
New York | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average temperature |
16°C | 17°C | |
 Max. temperature |
20°C | 22°C | |
| Min. temperature |
11°C | -5°C | |
 Total precipitation |
55 mm | 81 mm | |
| Rainy days |
8 days | 11 days | |
 Total snowfall |
0,4 cm | 0,4 cm | |
| Snowy days |
1 day | 1 day | |
March
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 6 this month. That's a moderate to high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 15-25 minutes.
Is April a good time to visit Ottawa?
Looking for sun and warm weather? April isn’t a good month to be in Ottawa. The temperatures are too low for a warm stay this month.
Check out the climate of Ottawa for all months and discover the best travel time
Daily Temperature in April in Ottawa
This chart shows the average daily high and low temperatures in April for Ottawa, in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the highs, and the blue line shows the lows. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, provide the average temperatures for this month.
Daily Precipitation in April in Ottawa
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in April for Ottawa, measured in millimeters over the past few years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are listed at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that it rained more often. But remember, it’s just an average, and every day can be different. Based on historical weather data for April, you can expect about 8 days of precipitation in Ottawa.
Daily Snowfall in April in Ottawa
This chart shows the average daily snowfall in April in Ottawa, measured in centimeters. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. The data is based on historical measurements and gives an idea of the average snowfall in April.
Daily UV index in April in Ottawa
This chart shows the average daily UV index in April in Ottawa, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in April in Ottawa over the years
This chart shows the average temperature in April in Ottawa, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past few years.
Total precipitation in April in Ottawa over the years
This chart shows the average precipitation in April in Ottawa, measured in millimeters over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, whether it’s snow or hail.
Snowfall in April in Ottawa per year
This chart shows the average snowfall in April in Ottawa, measured in centimeters, over the past few years.
Daily weather in April for Ottawa
Click on any day in April to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Ottawa. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
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Average weather in Ottawa by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Ottawa. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
