Weather on January 5 in Ottawa
Historical weather data for January 5 in Ottawa, Canada
Based on 56 years of data from OTTAWA CDA
About This Date
January 5th 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 5th was in 2007 (8°C average), while the coldest was 1996 (-23°C) — a 55°F range across recorded history. Precipitation has occurred on 48% of recorded January 5th dates, with snow falling 34% of the time (heaviest snowfall: 3.6"). 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 5th 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) | -16°C (3°F) | -- |
| 2025 | -9°C (16°F) | -13°C (9°F) | 0.1" |
| 2024 | -2°C (29°F) | -13°C (9°F) | 0.01" |
| 2023 | -1°C (30°F) | -3°C (27°F) | 0.08" |
| 2022 | 3°C (37°F) | -- | 0" |
| 2021 | -1°C (30°F) | -3°C (27°F) | 0.16" |
| 2020 | -6°C (22°F) | -7°C (19°F) | 0.08" |
| 2019 | 3°C (38°F) | -3°C (26°F) | 0" |
| 2018 | -19°C (-3°F) | -25°C (-13°F) | 0" |
| 2017 | -6°C (21°F) | -13°C (8°F) | 0" |
| 2016 | -7°C (19°F) | -23°C (-9°F) | 0" |
| 2015 | -8°C (17°F) | -21°C (-6°F) | 0.02" |
| 2014 | -1°C (30°F) | -9°C (15°F) | 0.37" |
| 2013 | 1°C (33°F) | -16°C (4°F) | 0" |
| 2012 | -3°C (26°F) | -13°C (9°F) | 0.3" |
| 2011 | -4°C (25°F) | -9°C (16°F) | 0" |
| 2010 | -5°C (23°F) | -11°C (13°F) | 0.13" |
| 2009 | -3°C (26°F) | -12°C (11°F) | 0.07" |
| 2008 | 2°C (35°F) | -10°C (14°F) | 0.17" |
| 2007 | 11°C (51°F) | 5°C (41°F) | 0.47" |
| 2006 | 1°C (33°F) | -7°C (20°F) | 0.5" |
| 2005 | -6°C (21°F) | -15°C (5°F) | 0" |
| 2004 | -7°C (19°F) | -8°C (17°F) | 0.22" |
| 2003 | -1°C (31°F) | -5°C (23°F) | 0.14" |
| 2002 | 1°C (34°F) | -2°C (29°F) | 0" |
| 2001 | -5°C (23°F) | -16°C (3°F) | 0.56" |
| 2000 | -10°C (14°F) | -13°C (8°F) | 0" |
| 1999 | -10°C (14°F) | -26°C (-14°F) | 0" |
| 1998 | 0°C (32°F) | -9°C (15°F) | 2.88" |
| 1997 | 3°C (38°F) | -2°C (28°F) | 0.76" |
| 1996 | -21°C (-5°F) | -26°C (-14°F) | 0" |
| 1995 | -6°C (22°F) | -26°C (-15°F) | 0" |
| 1994 | -15°C (5°F) | -18°C (-1°F) | 0" |
| 1993 | 1°C (33°F) | -4°C (25°F) | 0.32" |
| 1992 | 3°C (38°F) | 1°C (34°F) | 0" |
| 1991 | -3°C (27°F) | -11°C (13°F) | 0.62" |
| 1990 | -2°C (28°F) | -8°C (18°F) | 0" |
| 1989 | -16°C (4°F) | -25°C (-13°F) | 0" |
| 1988 | -12°C (10°F) | -15°C (5°F) | 0" |
| 1987 | -1°C (30°F) | -8°C (17°F) | 0" |
| 1986 | -7°C (19°F) | -16°C (4°F) | 0.31" |
| 1985 | -12°C (11°F) | -14°C (7°F) | 0" |
| 1984 | 2°C (36°F) | -1°C (31°F) | 0.08" |
| 1983 | 2°C (35°F) | -18°C (0°F) | 0.72" |
| 1982 | -8°C (18°F) | -13°C (9°F) | 0" |
| 1981 | -15°C (5°F) | -27°C (-17°F) | 0.08" |
| 1980 | -7°C (20°F) | -15°C (5°F) | 0" |
| 1979 | -8°C (17°F) | -21°C (-6°F) | 0" |
| 1978 | -8°C (18°F) | -16°C (3°F) | 0.08" |
| 1977 | -6°C (22°F) | -9°C (16°F) | 0" |
| 1976 | -15°C (5°F) | -24°C (-12°F) | 0" |
| 1975 | -3°C (26°F) | -19°C (-2°F) | 0" |
| 1974 | -3°C (26°F) | -17°C (2°F) | 0" |
| 1973 | 0°C (32°F) | -4°C (25°F) | 0.28" |
| 1972 | -15°C (5°F) | -19°C (-3°F) | 0" |
| 1971 | 1°C (33°F) | -5°C (23°F) | 0.05" |