Ottawa weather in November

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November in Ottawa: cold, a little rain, with clean air — a fair time to visit.

#8 of 12 months in Ottawa · #803 of 897 destinations to visit in November · comfort 56/100 (tier D)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

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Ottawa climate normals — November

Daytime high6°C / 43°F🧥 cold
Nighttime low0°C / 31°F
Rainfall70 mm / 2.8 in🌦 some rain
Rainy days11 days
Humidity75%💧 humid
Dew point-2°C / 29°F
Sunshine5.3 h/day
Daylight9.5 h
Wind17 km/h / 11 mph
Snowfall15.5 cm / 6.1 in
Air quality (US AQI)29🍃 good

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Ottawa in November — FAQ

Is November a good time to visit Ottawa?
November in Ottawa: cold, a little rain, with clean air — a fair time to visit. It ranks #8 of 12 months for Ottawa on SeasonMap's comfort score (56/100).
What is the weather like in Ottawa in November?
In November, Ottawa averages a daily high of 5.9°C and a low of -0.4°C, with about 70 mm of rain over roughly 11 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Ottawa in November?
Ottawa has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 29 in November.
Does it snow in Ottawa in November?
Ottawa sees roughly 15.5 cm of snowfall in November.

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