Weather on January 23 in Ottawa
Historical weather data for January 23 in Ottawa, Canada
Based on 56 years of data from OTTAWA CDA
About This Date
January 23rd in Ottawa, Canada typically brings very cold winter weather, with average highs around -4°C and lows near -14°C. Over 56 years of records, the warmest January 23rd was in 1993 (3°C average), while the coldest was 1976 (-28°C) — a 55°F range across recorded history. Precipitation has occurred on 52% of recorded January 23rd dates, with snow falling 32% of the time (heaviest snowfall: 6.8"). The last decade has been 4.9°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
The last decade has been 4.9°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
Planning for January 23rd 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 | -6°C (21°F) | -16°C (3°F) | -- |
| 2025 | -6°C (22°F) | -11°C (12°F) | -- |
| 2024 | -1°C (31°F) | -9°C (15°F) | 0.01" |
| 2023 | 0°C (32°F) | -2°C (28°F) | 0.01" |
| 2022 | -11°C (13°F) | -24°C (-12°F) | 0" |
| 2021 | -12°C (10°F) | -17°C (1°F) | 0.02" |
| 2020 | 3°C (37°F) | -7°C (20°F) | 0" |
| 2019 | -3°C (26°F) | -14°C (6°F) | 2.07" |
| 2018 | 3°C (38°F) | -6°C (21°F) | 0.89" |
| 2017 | -1°C (31°F) | -3°C (27°F) | 0" |
| 2016 | -6°C (21°F) | -17°C (1°F) | 0" |
| 2015 | 0°C (32°F) | -16°C (4°F) | 0.11" |
| 2014 | -18°C (-1°F) | -25°C (-13°F) | 0" |
| 2013 | -22°C (-8°F) | -29°C (-21°F) | 0" |
| 2012 | 6°C (42°F) | -11°C (13°F) | 0.71" |
| 2011 | -19°C (-2°F) | -26°C (-15°F) | 0.06" |
| 2010 | -2°C (28°F) | -14°C (6°F) | 0" |
| 2009 | -7°C (20°F) | -13°C (8°F) | 0.06" |
| 2008 | -8°C (17°F) | -18°C (0°F) | 0" |
| 2007 | -1°C (30°F) | -13°C (9°F) | 0.08" |
| 2006 | 2°C (35°F) | -10°C (14°F) | 0" |
| 2005 | -16°C (4°F) | -23°C (-10°F) | 0" |
| 2004 | -18°C (-1°F) | -23°C (-9°F) | 0" |
| 2003 | -13°C (8°F) | -21°C (-5°F) | -- |
| 2002 | 5°C (41°F) | -7°C (20°F) | 0" |
| 2001 | 0°C (32°F) | -4°C (24°F) | 0" |
| 2000 | -13°C (8°F) | -24°C (-12°F) | 0.13" |
| 1999 | 8°C (47°F) | -4°C (25°F) | 0.2" |
| 1998 | -6°C (21°F) | -18°C (-1°F) | 1.03" |
| 1997 | -13°C (9°F) | -16°C (4°F) | 0" |
| 1996 | 1°C (33°F) | -2°C (28°F) | 0.8" |
| 1995 | 0°C (32°F) | -4°C (25°F) | 0.12" |
| 1994 | -14°C (6°F) | -23°C (-9°F) | 1.38" |
| 1993 | 4°C (40°F) | 1°C (34°F) | 0" |
| 1992 | 3°C (38°F) | -17°C (1°F) | 1.83" |
| 1991 | -2°C (29°F) | -21°C (-5°F) | 0.16" |
| 1990 | 2°C (35°F) | -14°C (6°F) | 0.6" |
| 1989 | 3°C (37°F) | -13°C (8°F) | 0" |
| 1988 | -2°C (28°F) | -16°C (4°F) | 0.02" |
| 1987 | -4°C (24°F) | -11°C (13°F) | 0.14" |
| 1986 | -11°C (13°F) | -17°C (1°F) | 0" |
| 1985 | -4°C (25°F) | -9°C (15°F) | 0.1" |
| 1984 | -4°C (25°F) | -16°C (4°F) | 0.1" |
| 1983 | -1°C (30°F) | -6°C (22°F) | 0.82" |
| 1982 | -3°C (27°F) | -22°C (-8°F) | 0.64" |
| 1981 | -3°C (26°F) | -6°C (22°F) | 0" |
| 1980 | -3°C (27°F) | -7°C (19°F) | 0.54" |
| 1979 | -3°C (26°F) | -18°C (-1°F) | 0" |
| 1978 | -3°C (26°F) | -7°C (19°F) | 0" |
| 1977 | -11°C (13°F) | -18°C (-1°F) | 0.03" |
| 1976 | -24°C (-12°F) | -32°C (-25°F) | 0" |
| 1975 | -8°C (18°F) | -24°C (-11°F) | 0.64" |
| 1974 | -2°C (28°F) | -7°C (19°F) | 0" |
| 1973 | 3°C (38°F) | -3°C (26°F) | 0.36" |
| 1972 | 3°C (38°F) | -9°C (16°F) | 0" |
| 1971 | -1°C (30°F) | -10°C (14°F) | 0" |