Ottawa to see temperatures around 20 C this week

A person makes their way through the rain in downtown Ottawa on Thursday, April 16, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

Ottawa will experience mild temperatures to start the first week of May, but rain is expected over the next three days.

Environment Canada’s forecast calls for showers ending this morning then a mix of sun and cloud today. High 20 C.

It will be partly cloudy tonight with a 40 per cent chance of showers. Low 13 C.

Tuesday will be mainly cloudy with a 60 per cent chance of showers in the morning and early in the afternoon. Showers are expected in the afternoon. High 19 C.

Wednesday will see mainly cloudy conditions with a 60 per cent chance of showers. High 14 C.

The outlook for Thursday calls for a mix of sun and cloud. High 13 C.

A mix of sun and cloud is expected on Friday with a 30 per cent chance of showers. High 13 C.

The normal temperatures for this time of year are a high of 17 C and a low of 6 C.

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