Weather on January 20 in Ottawa
Historical weather data for January 20 in Ottawa, Canada
Based on 56 years of data from OTTAWA CDA
About This Date
January 20th in Ottawa, Canada typically brings very cold winter weather, with average highs around -7°C and lows near -14°C. Over 56 years of records, the warmest January 20th was in 2018 (3°C average), while the coldest was 1975 (-26°C) — a 52°F range across recorded history. Precipitation has occurred on 43% of recorded January 20th dates, with snow falling 27% of the time (heaviest snowfall: 3.8"). Temperatures on this date have remained relatively stable over the past several decades.
Temperatures on this date have remained relatively stable over the past several decades.
Planning for January 20th 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 | -7°C (20°F) | -18°C (0°F) | -- |
| 2025 | -9°C (16°F) | -18°C (-1°F) | 0" |
| 2024 | -11°C (13°F) | -17°C (2°F) | 0" |
| 2023 | -1°C (30°F) | -3°C (27°F) | 0.25" |
| 2022 | -12°C (11°F) | -26°C (-14°F) | 0" |
| 2021 | -8°C (17°F) | -16°C (3°F) | 0.02" |
| 2020 | -10°C (14°F) | -19°C (-2°F) | 0" |
| 2019 | -17°C (1°F) | -22°C (-8°F) | 0.74" |
| 2018 | 7°C (44°F) | 0°C (32°F) | 0" |
| 2017 | 2°C (36°F) | 1°C (33°F) | 0.03" |
| 2016 | -6°C (22°F) | -13°C (9°F) | 0" |
| 2015 | -14°C (6°F) | -21°C (-5°F) | 0.02" |
| 2014 | -15°C (5°F) | -18°C (0°F) | 0" |
| 2013 | 2°C (36°F) | -10°C (14°F) | 0.06" |
| 2012 | -7°C (20°F) | -21°C (-5°F) | 0" |
| 2011 | -12°C (11°F) | -17°C (1°F) | 0.07" |
| 2010 | -1°C (31°F) | -9°C (15°F) | 0.06" |
| 2009 | -10°C (14°F) | -21°C (-5°F) | 0" |
| 2008 | -12°C (10°F) | -23°C (-9°F) | 0" |
| 2007 | -8°C (18°F) | -18°C (0°F) | 0.06" |
| 2006 | 6°C (43°F) | -1°C (31°F) | -- |
| 2005 | -17°C (2°F) | -22°C (-7°F) | 0" |
| 2004 | -10°C (14°F) | -17°C (2°F) | 0" |
| 2003 | -8°C (18°F) | -21°C (-5°F) | 0" |
| 2002 | 1°C (34°F) | -13°C (8°F) | 0" |
| 2001 | -11°C (13°F) | -26°C (-14°F) | 0" |
| 2000 | -9°C (15°F) | -16°C (3°F) | 0" |
| 1999 | 0°C (32°F) | -2°C (28°F) | 0.04" |
| 1998 | -1°C (30°F) | -4°C (24°F) | 0" |
| 1997 | -3°C (26°F) | -8°C (17°F) | 0.28" |
| 1996 | -7°C (19°F) | -14°C (7°F) | 0" |
| 1995 | 3°C (38°F) | 1°C (34°F) | 0.26" |
| 1994 | -12°C (10°F) | -27°C (-16°F) | 0" |
| 1993 | -1°C (31°F) | -14°C (7°F) | 0" |
| 1992 | -11°C (12°F) | -22°C (-7°F) | 0.03" |
| 1991 | 3°C (37°F) | -12°C (11°F) | 0" |
| 1990 | 0°C (32°F) | -13°C (8°F) | 0" |
| 1989 | -1°C (31°F) | -7°C (20°F) | 0.3" |
| 1988 | 4°C (39°F) | -4°C (25°F) | 0.26" |
| 1987 | -10°C (14°F) | -21°C (-6°F) | 0.2" |
| 1986 | 4°C (39°F) | 2°C (36°F) | 1.2" |
| 1985 | -19°C (-2°F) | -22°C (-7°F) | 0.08" |
| 1984 | -9°C (16°F) | -24°C (-11°F) | 0" |
| 1983 | -11°C (12°F) | -21°C (-6°F) | 0" |
| 1982 | -10°C (14°F) | -18°C (0°F) | 0" |
| 1981 | -8°C (17°F) | -13°C (9°F) | 0" |
| 1980 | -4°C (25°F) | -7°C (19°F) | 0" |
| 1979 | -6°C (22°F) | -19°C (-2°F) | 0.12" |
| 1978 | -10°C (14°F) | -16°C (3°F) | 0.3" |
| 1977 | -4°C (25°F) | -8°C (17°F) | 0" |
| 1976 | -1°C (30°F) | -15°C (5°F) | 0.23" |
| 1975 | -22°C (-7°F) | -29°C (-21°F) | 0" |
| 1974 | -5°C (23°F) | -24°C (-11°F) | 0.33" |
| 1973 | -4°C (24°F) | -7°C (19°F) | 0" |
| 1972 | -11°C (13°F) | -13°C (8°F) | 0.53" |
| 1971 | -9°C (15°F) | -18°C (0°F) | 0.08" |