Weather on January 3 in Ottawa

Historical weather data for January 3 in Ottawa, Canada

Avg High-4°C (24°F)
Avg Low-13°C (9°F)
Warmest20204°C
Coldest1981-31°C

Based on 56 years of data from OTTAWA CDA

About This Date

January 3rd in Ottawa, Canada typically brings very cold winter weather, with average highs around -4°C and lows near -13°C. Over 56 years of records, the warmest January 3rd was in 2020 (4°C average), while the coldest was 1981 (-31°C) — a 63°F range across recorded history. Precipitation has occurred on 46% of recorded January 3rd dates, with snow falling 30% of the time (heaviest snowfall: 3.4"). The last decade has been 1.2°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.

The last decade has been 1.2°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.

Planning for January 3rd 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

YearHighLowPrecip
2026-12°C (11°F)-13°C (8°F)--
2025-3°C (27°F)-9°C (15°F)--
20243°C (37°F)0°C (32°F)0.04"
20233°C (38°F)0°C (32°F)0.05"
2022-12°C (10°F)-19°C (-2°F)0"
2021-2°C (29°F)-6°C (21°F)0"
20206°C (43°F)2°C (35°F)0"
2019-1°C (31°F)-12°C (10°F)0.23"
2018-7°C (20°F)-11°C (13°F)0"
20171°C (33°F)-4°C (25°F)2.42"
2016-1°C (31°F)-17°C (2°F)0.34"
2015-9°C (16°F)-14°C (6°F)1.01"
2014-21°C (-6°F)-28°C (-18°F)0"
2013-9°C (15°F)-24°C (-12°F)0.23"
2012-13°C (9°F)-21°C (-6°F)0"
2011-2°C (28°F)-8°C (17°F)0"
2010-8°C (18°F)-14°C (6°F)0.31"
2009-9°C (15°F)-13°C (8°F)0.06"
2008-14°C (7°F)-24°C (-11°F)0"
20076°C (43°F)-2°C (28°F)0.06"
2006-1°C (31°F)-8°C (18°F)0"
20051°C (33°F)-13°C (8°F)0"
20045°C (41°F)-8°C (17°F)0.16"
2003-4°C (25°F)-8°C (18°F)0.07"
20021°C (33°F)-3°C (26°F)0"
2001-2°C (28°F)-12°C (11°F)0"
2000-1°C (31°F)-5°C (23°F)0.44"
1999-3°C (26°F)-18°C (0°F)0.44"
19987°C (44°F)0°C (32°F)0"
1997-3°C (27°F)-9°C (16°F)0.04"
1996-16°C (4°F)-22°C (-8°F)0"
1995-3°C (27°F)-14°C (7°F)0.04"
1994-14°C (7°F)-26°C (-15°F)0"
19934°C (39°F)-17°C (2°F)0.85"
19920°C (32°F)-6°C (21°F)0"
1991-7°C (20°F)-16°C (3°F)0"
19905°C (41°F)-3°C (27°F)0"
1989-16°C (3°F)-19°C (-2°F)0"
1988-2°C (29°F)-16°C (4°F)0.08"
1987-6°C (22°F)-10°C (14°F)0"
1986-9°C (15°F)-14°C (7°F)0.32"
1985-6°C (21°F)-22°C (-7°F)0"
19841°C (34°F)-19°C (-3°F)0"
1983-7°C (20°F)-14°C (7°F)0"
1982-1°C (31°F)-18°C (-1°F)0.96"
1981-28°C (-18°F)-34°C (-29°F)0"
1980-11°C (13°F)-13°C (9°F)0"
1979-11°C (12°F)-17°C (2°F)0"
1978-10°C (14°F)-18°C (-1°F)0"
1977-4°C (25°F)-15°C (5°F)0.3"
1976-1°C (31°F)-13°C (9°F)0.33"
19751°C (34°F)-13°C (8°F)0.58"
1974-7°C (19°F)-16°C (4°F)0.05"
1973-4°C (24°F)-11°C (12°F)0.36"
19722°C (35°F)-6°C (21°F)0.05"
1971-2°C (29°F)-11°C (12°F)0"

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