Ottawa · November
Run in the midday.
Cold: average high 42°F, low 30°F. Layering becomes the workout. Humidity averages 76% — the limiting factor on most runs. Expect 16 rain days — plan around the radar. Cold mornings warm into runnable midday hours — the windows around noon catch the warmest temperatures.
Avg high / low
42° / 30°F
Humidity
76%
Rain days
16/mo
Wind
11 mph
What November feels like in Ottawa
Sunrise
08:02
Mid-month average
Sunset
17:33
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
Often the warmest few hours of a cold day. If you can only run once, midday gives you the most temperate window.
Evening
Cold drops back in fast after sunset. Tight window — done before headlamp territory.
What to wear running in Ottawa in November
The kit for November in Ottawa: cold-weather layers, gloves, and ear coverage on most mornings, a water-resistant cap or jacket on standby.
November vs the surrounding months
vs October
-15° avg high
0 rain days
Ottawa in October →
November
42°F avg high
16 rain days
Best: midday
vs December
+10° avg high
-1 rain days
Ottawa in December →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best time of day to run in Ottawa in November?+
Midday. Cold mornings warm into runnable midday hours — the windows around noon catch the warmest temperatures.
What's the average temperature in Ottawa in November?+
Average high 42°F, average low 30°F.
How does November compare to surrounding months in Ottawa?+
Compared to October (avg high 57°F), November is cooler. Compared to December (avg high 32°F), November is warmer.
Does it rain often in Ottawa in November?+
Expect about 16 measurable rain days in November, on average.