Ottawa · July
Run in the morning.
Comfortable average high of 79°F, dipping to 62°F at night. Expect 16 rain days — plan around the radar. Humidity rises with the sun — morning runs catch the driest, coolest window.
Avg high / low
79° / 62°F
Humidity
72%
Rain days
16/mo
Wind
9 mph
What July feels like in Ottawa
Sunrise
05:31
Mid-month average
Sunset
20:46
Mid-month average
Time-of-day breakdown
Morning
Coolest, driest air of the day. The window before sunrise is the most reliable comfortable hour.
Midday
Mild but UV and traffic peak. Workable if you don't mind shifting your pace.
Evening
Warm and runnable. Crowded routes but the air's typically calm.
What to wear running in Ottawa in July
The kit for July in Ottawa: shorts and a short-sleeve are the standard kit, a water-resistant cap or jacket on standby.
July vs the surrounding months
vs June
+5° avg high
0 rain days
Ottawa in June →
July
79°F avg high
16 rain days
Best: morning
vs August
+2° avg high
0 rain days
Ottawa in August →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best time of day to run in Ottawa in July?+
Morning. Humidity rises with the sun — morning runs catch the driest, coolest window.
What's the average temperature in Ottawa in July?+
Average high 79°F, average low 62°F.
How does July compare to surrounding months in Ottawa?+
Compared to June (avg high 74°F), July is warmer. Compared to August (avg high 77°F), July is warmer.
Does it rain often in Ottawa in July?+
Expect about 16 measurable rain days in July, on average.