Weather on December 25 in Ottawa
Historical weather data for December 25 in Ottawa, Canada
Based on 55 years of data from OTTAWA CDA
About This Date
December 25th in Ottawa, Canada typically brings very cold winter weather, with average highs around -3°C and lows near -10°C. Over 55 years of records, the warmest December 25th was in 1982 (6°C average), while the coldest was 1980 (-27°C) — a 59°F range across recorded history. Precipitation has occurred on 47% of recorded December 25th dates, with snow falling 27% of the time (heaviest snowfall: 6.6"). The last decade has been 4.0°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
The last decade has been 4.0°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
Planning for December 25th 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -4°C (24°F) | -12°C (11°F) | -- |
| 2024 | -4°C (25°F) | -11°C (13°F) | 0" |
| 2023 | 2°C (36°F) | 1°C (33°F) | 0" |
| 2022 | -4°C (24°F) | -8°C (17°F) | 0" |
| 2021 | -2°C (28°F) | -7°C (19°F) | 0.1" |
| 2020 | 5°C (41°F) | 3°C (37°F) | 0.38" |
| 2019 | -2°C (28°F) | -5°C (23°F) | 0" |
| 2018 | -11°C (12°F) | -17°C (2°F) | 0" |
| 2017 | -6°C (22°F) | -9°C (16°F) | 0.34" |
| 2016 | -5°C (23°F) | -7°C (19°F) | 0" |
| 2015 | 8°C (47°F) | 0°C (32°F) | 0" |
| 2014 | 6°C (43°F) | 2°C (36°F) | 0.02" |
| 2013 | -16°C (3°F) | -27°C (-17°F) | 0.03" |
| 2012 | -7°C (19°F) | -9°C (15°F) | 0" |
| 2011 | -3°C (27°F) | -16°C (4°F) | 0.7" |
| 2010 | -7°C (20°F) | -11°C (13°F) | 0" |
| 2009 | -1°C (30°F) | -3°C (27°F) | 0.55" |
| 2008 | -2°C (28°F) | -6°C (22°F) | 0" |
| 2007 | 2°C (35°F) | -3°C (27°F) | 0" |
| 2006 | 4°C (39°F) | -3°C (27°F) | 0.22" |
| 2005 | 2°C (36°F) | 1°C (34°F) | 0.89" |
| 2004 | -11°C (12°F) | -21°C (-6°F) | 0" |
| 2003 | 2°C (36°F) | 1°C (33°F) | 0" |
| 2002 | -3°C (26°F) | -13°C (9°F) | 0" |
| 2001 | 1°C (33°F) | -6°C (22°F) | 0.06" |
| 2000 | -13°C (9°F) | -21°C (-5°F) | -- |
| 1999 | -1°C (30°F) | -17°C (1°F) | 0" |
| 1998 | -2°C (28°F) | -14°C (7°F) | 0" |
| 1997 | -1°C (31°F) | -8°C (18°F) | 0.4" |
| 1996 | -11°C (13°F) | -16°C (4°F) | 0" |
| 1995 | -3°C (26°F) | -11°C (13°F) | 0" |
| 1994 | 2°C (35°F) | -7°C (19°F) | 0" |
| 1993 | -6°C (22°F) | -15°C (5°F) | 0.13" |
| 1992 | -1°C (31°F) | -18°C (-1°F) | 0.12" |
| 1991 | -10°C (14°F) | -17°C (2°F) | 0" |
| 1990 | -3°C (27°F) | -20°C (-4°F) | 0.16" |
| 1989 | -7°C (20°F) | -9°C (15°F) | 0.58" |
| 1988 | 1°C (34°F) | -1°C (30°F) | 0" |
| 1987 | 2°C (35°F) | -2°C (28°F) | 0" |
| 1986 | 1°C (34°F) | -4°C (24°F) | 1.2" |
| 1985 | -18°C (0°F) | -21°C (-5°F) | 0" |
| 1984 | -7°C (20°F) | -13°C (8°F) | 0" |
| 1983 | -11°C (13°F) | -26°C (-14°F) | 0" |
| 1982 | 12°C (54°F) | -1°C (31°F) | 0.46" |
| 1981 | -2°C (28°F) | -6°C (22°F) | 0" |
| 1980 | -22°C (-8°F) | -32°C (-26°F) | 0.04" |
| 1979 | 3°C (37°F) | 2°C (36°F) | 1.42" |
| 1978 | -2°C (28°F) | -6°C (22°F) | 1.2" |
| 1977 | 2°C (36°F) | -1°C (30°F) | 0" |
| 1976 | -1°C (30°F) | -16°C (4°F) | 0.69" |
| 1975 | -8°C (18°F) | -18°C (-1°F) | 0.23" |
| 1974 | -7°C (20°F) | -11°C (12°F) | 0.1" |
| 1973 | 5°C (41°F) | -23°C (-10°F) | 0.76" |
| 1972 | -5°C (23°F) | -8°C (18°F) | 0.18" |
| 1971 | -10°C (14°F) | -18°C (0°F) | 0.13" |