Weather on January 2 in Ottawa
Historical weather data for January 2 in Ottawa, Canada
Based on 56 years of data from OTTAWA CDA
About This Date
January 2nd in Ottawa, Canada typically brings very cold winter weather, with average highs around -5°C and lows near -13°C. Over 56 years of records, the warmest January 2nd was in 2023 (3°C average), while the coldest was 2014 (-24°C) — a 48°F range across recorded history. Precipitation has occurred on 43% of recorded January 2nd dates, with snow falling 29% of the time (heaviest snowfall: 6.3"). The last decade has been 5.1°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
The last decade has been 5.1°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
Planning for January 2nd in Ottawa? Bundle up with warm layers and protect extremities from the cold. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella. Check road conditions if traveling, as snow is possible.
Year by Year History
| Year | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -11°C (13°F) | -24°C (-11°F) | -- |
| 2025 | 1°C (33°F) | -3°C (27°F) | -- |
| 2024 | 1°C (34°F) | -6°C (21°F) | 0" |
| 2023 | 5°C (41°F) | 1°C (33°F) | 0.02" |
| 2022 | -8°C (17°F) | -17°C (2°F) | 0" |
| 2021 | 0°C (32°F) | -4°C (24°F) | 0.55" |
| 2020 | 5°C (41°F) | -4°C (24°F) | 0" |
| 2019 | -12°C (10°F) | -18°C (-1°F) | 0.1" |
| 2018 | -7°C (20°F) | -25°C (-13°F) | 0.19" |
| 2017 | 0°C (32°F) | -13°C (8°F) | 0.26" |
| 2016 | -1°C (31°F) | -7°C (19°F) | 0" |
| 2015 | -3°C (26°F) | -14°C (7°F) | 0" |
| 2014 | -21°C (-5°F) | -27°C (-17°F) | 0" |
| 2013 | -13°C (8°F) | -17°C (1°F) | 0" |
| 2012 | 3°C (38°F) | -13°C (9°F) | 0" |
| 2011 | 7°C (45°F) | -4°C (25°F) | 0" |
| 2010 | -9°C (16°F) | -14°C (6°F) | 0.19" |
| 2009 | -11°C (12°F) | -17°C (1°F) | 0.1" |
| 2008 | -10°C (14°F) | -19°C (-2°F) | 0" |
| 2007 | 2°C (36°F) | -3°C (26°F) | 0.08" |
| 2006 | -2°C (28°F) | -8°C (17°F) | 0" |
| 2005 | -5°C (23°F) | -14°C (6°F) | 0.89" |
| 2004 | -3°C (26°F) | -8°C (18°F) | 0.3" |
| 2003 | -7°C (20°F) | -13°C (9°F) | 0" |
| 2002 | 1°C (34°F) | -14°C (6°F) | 0.05" |
| 2001 | -7°C (20°F) | -17°C (2°F) | 0" |
| 2000 | 7°C (44°F) | -2°C (28°F) | 0.58" |
| 1999 | -12°C (10°F) | -26°C (-14°F) | 1.66" |
| 1998 | 6°C (42°F) | -19°C (-2°F) | 0" |
| 1997 | -7°C (19°F) | -16°C (3°F) | 0.36" |
| 1996 | -15°C (5°F) | -21°C (-5°F) | 0" |
| 1995 | -3°C (27°F) | -7°C (19°F) | 0.44" |
| 1994 | -13°C (8°F) | -17°C (1°F) | 0" |
| 1993 | -11°C (12°F) | -17°C (2°F) | 0" |
| 1992 | -5°C (23°F) | -13°C (8°F) | 0" |
| 1991 | 1°C (33°F) | -5°C (23°F) | 0" |
| 1990 | -1°C (31°F) | -14°C (7°F) | 0" |
| 1989 | -4°C (24°F) | -14°C (6°F) | 0.34" |
| 1988 | -5°C (23°F) | -12°C (10°F) | 0" |
| 1987 | 1°C (33°F) | -6°C (22°F) | 0" |
| 1986 | -3°C (26°F) | -9°C (15°F) | 0.37" |
| 1985 | -11°C (13°F) | -16°C (4°F) | 0" |
| 1984 | -8°C (17°F) | -16°C (3°F) | 0.24" |
| 1983 | -6°C (22°F) | -10°C (14°F) | 0" |
| 1982 | -13°C (9°F) | -18°C (-1°F) | 0" |
| 1981 | -13°C (9°F) | -21°C (-5°F) | 0.1" |
| 1980 | -4°C (24°F) | -8°C (18°F) | 0" |
| 1979 | -7°C (19°F) | -9°C (16°F) | 0.26" |
| 1978 | -11°C (12°F) | -13°C (8°F) | 0.06" |
| 1977 | -6°C (21°F) | -9°C (15°F) | 0" |
| 1976 | -8°C (18°F) | -19°C (-2°F) | 0.33" |
| 1975 | -7°C (19°F) | -11°C (12°F) | 0" |
| 1974 | -10°C (14°F) | -21°C (-5°F) | 0" |
| 1973 | -5°C (23°F) | -10°C (14°F) | 0" |
| 1972 | 1°C (33°F) | -11°C (12°F) | 0.66" |
| 1971 | -4°C (24°F) | -21°C (-6°F) | 0.3" |