Weather on January 31 in Ottawa
Historical weather data for January 31 in Ottawa, Canada
Based on 56 years of data from OTTAWA CDA
About This Date
January 31st in Ottawa, Canada typically brings very cold winter weather, with average highs around -6°C and lows near -15°C. Over 56 years of records, the warmest January 31st was in 1988 (6°C average), while the coldest was 1973 (-25°C) — a 56°F range across recorded history. Precipitation has occurred on 45% of recorded January 31st dates, with snow falling 30% of the time (heaviest snowfall: 5.4"). The last decade has been 2.4°F cooler on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
The last decade has been 2.4°F cooler on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
Planning for January 31st 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 | -12°C (10°F) | -18°C (0°F) | -- |
| 2025 | -2°C (29°F) | -13°C (8°F) | -- |
| 2024 | 2°C (36°F) | -7°C (19°F) | 0" |
| 2023 | -8°C (17°F) | -23°C (-10°F) | 0" |
| 2022 | -5°C (23°F) | -22°C (-7°F) | 0" |
| 2021 | -12°C (10°F) | -21°C (-5°F) | 0.02" |
| 2020 | -6°C (22°F) | -16°C (3°F) | 0.02" |
| 2019 | -15°C (5°F) | -20°C (-4°F) | 0" |
| 2018 | -11°C (13°F) | -19°C (-3°F) | 0.43" |
| 2017 | -8°C (17°F) | -22°C (-7°F) | 0.14" |
| 2016 | 6°C (42°F) | -6°C (22°F) | 0.45" |
| 2015 | -13°C (8°F) | -24°C (-12°F) | 0.02" |
| 2014 | 1°C (33°F) | -6°C (21°F) | 0" |
| 2013 | 4°C (39°F) | -6°C (21°F) | 0" |
| 2012 | -6°C (21°F) | -9°C (16°F) | 0.39" |
| 2011 | -16°C (3°F) | -23°C (-10°F) | 0" |
| 2010 | -4°C (24°F) | -13°C (9°F) | 0" |
| 2009 | -9°C (16°F) | -20°C (-4°F) | 0.06" |
| 2008 | -4°C (24°F) | -13°C (9°F) | 0" |
| 2007 | -8°C (17°F) | -22°C (-8°F) | 0.07" |
| 2006 | 1°C (34°F) | -6°C (22°F) | 0.4" |
| 2005 | -3°C (27°F) | -17°C (1°F) | 0" |
| 2004 | -11°C (13°F) | -16°C (3°F) | 0" |
| 2003 | -3°C (26°F) | -17°C (2°F) | 0" |
| 2002 | -8°C (17°F) | -13°C (8°F) | 0.8" |
| 2001 | -3°C (27°F) | -8°C (17°F) | 0.06" |
| 2000 | 1°C (33°F) | -6°C (21°F) | 0.22" |
| 1999 | -8°C (18°F) | -22°C (-8°F) | 0" |
| 1998 | -1°C (30°F) | -9°C (16°F) | 0" |
| 1997 | -3°C (27°F) | -19°C (-3°F) | 0.72" |
| 1996 | -18°C (-1°F) | -22°C (-7°F) | 0" |
| 1995 | 1°C (34°F) | -8°C (18°F) | 0.14" |
| 1994 | -16°C (4°F) | -29°C (-21°F) | 0" |
| 1993 | -13°C (8°F) | -23°C (-10°F) | 0.5" |
| 1992 | -1°C (31°F) | -3°C (26°F) | 0.21" |
| 1991 | -9°C (16°F) | -13°C (9°F) | 0" |
| 1990 | 4°C (39°F) | -4°C (24°F) | 0" |
| 1989 | 5°C (41°F) | -4°C (25°F) | 0.02" |
| 1988 | 8°C (47°F) | 3°C (38°F) | 0" |
| 1987 | -3°C (26°F) | -8°C (18°F) | 0.08" |
| 1986 | -9°C (15°F) | -11°C (13°F) | 0" |
| 1985 | -9°C (16°F) | -20°C (-4°F) | 0.16" |
| 1984 | -9°C (15°F) | -12°C (11°F) | 0" |
| 1983 | 3°C (37°F) | -2°C (29°F) | 0.06" |
| 1982 | -8°C (17°F) | -16°C (3°F) | 1.02" |
| 1981 | -3°C (27°F) | -19°C (-2°F) | 0" |
| 1980 | -14°C (7°F) | -21°C (-5°F) | 0" |
| 1979 | -8°C (17°F) | -9°C (16°F) | 0.84" |
| 1978 | -11°C (13°F) | -21°C (-6°F) | 0.04" |
| 1977 | -8°C (18°F) | -14°C (7°F) | 0" |
| 1976 | -2°C (28°F) | -24°C (-11°F) | 0" |
| 1975 | -8°C (17°F) | -22°C (-7°F) | 0.08" |
| 1974 | 7°C (44°F) | 2°C (35°F) | 0" |
| 1973 | -21°C (-5°F) | -30°C (-22°F) | 0" |
| 1972 | -7°C (19°F) | -17°C (1°F) | 0" |
| 1971 | -14°C (6°F) | -28°C (-18°F) | 0" |