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Ottawa weather in May

Weather in Ottawa: May

Average day temperature: 63.0°F
Average night temperature: 49.0°F
Number of sunny days: 11 days
Day length: 14.3 - 15.4 hours
Number of rainy days: 4 days
Precipitation totals: 2.4 in.

Air temperature in May, °F

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2026
2025
2024

The highest day temperature during May of 2026 was 85°F. At the same time the lowest night temperature was 34°F. Daily and nightly averages during May were 61.4°F and 48.0°F.

Sunny, partly cloudy and cloudy days

Number of sunny, partly cloudy and cloudy days in May is almost equal.

Precipitation total in May, in.

Precipitation total value in Ottawa in May is 2.7 in. Other months of the year show relatively similar values.

Wind speed in May, mph

The average wind speed value in May is 7.6 mph

Average sunny hours

This chart shows average number of hours during the day when sunlight can reach the ground. It depends on day length and cloudiness during the day. The average number of sunny hours in May is: 8.2.

Best time for vacation in Ottawa

Sunniest months:
July 14 days
August 14 days
June 12 days
Warmest months:
July 78.5 °F
August 76.4 °F
June 71.8 °F
Coldest months:
January 18.9 °F
February 21.4 °F
December 26.8 °F
Rainiest months:
June 5 days
August 5 days
October 5 days
Windiest months:
April 9.7 mph
March 9.0 mph
February 8.7 mph

Ottawa on a weather map

Ottawa
+66°F
E 17 mph
Feels like: +66°F
Precip.: 76%
Places in Canada:
Name
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+59°F
+81°F
+52°F
+73°F
+63°F
+68°F
+66°F
+45°F
+66°F
+72°F
+54°F
24 Hours Forecast
Ottawa
Local time: 20:36
June 06, saturday
2100
66°F
E
17 mph
June 07, sunday
0000
64°F
E
12 mph
0300
61°F
SE
13 mph
0600
59°F
SE
12 mph
0900
59°F
SE
12 mph
1200
63°F
S
14 mph
1500
66°F
SW
11 mph
1800
68°F
SW
6 mph
Units of measurement: °C / °F