Weather on December 29 in Ottawa
Historical weather data for December 29 in Ottawa, Canada
Based on 54 years of data from OTTAWA CDA
About This Date
December 29th in Ottawa, Canada typically brings very cold winter weather, with average highs around -3°C and lows near -11°C. Over 54 years of records, the warmest December 29th was in 2023 (4°C average), while the coldest was 1989 (-22°C) — a 47°F range across recorded history. Precipitation has occurred on 52% of recorded December 29th dates, with snow falling 31% of the time (heaviest snowfall: 3.6"). The last decade has been 4.2°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
The last decade has been 4.2°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
Planning for December 29th 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 | 3°C (37°F) | -7°C (19°F) | -- |
| 2023 | 5°C (41°F) | 3°C (37°F) | 0.32" |
| 2022 | 6°C (43°F) | -4°C (24°F) | 0" |
| 2021 | -2°C (28°F) | -5°C (23°F) | 0" |
| 2020 | -6°C (21°F) | -12°C (11°F) | 0" |
| 2019 | 1°C (33°F) | -7°C (19°F) | 0.1" |
| 2018 | 7°C (44°F) | -13°C (8°F) | 0.47" |
| 2017 | -17°C (1°F) | -- | 0" |
| 2016 | -2°C (28°F) | -10°C (14°F) | 0.76" |
| 2015 | -7°C (20°F) | -12°C (11°F) | 2.17" |
| 2014 | -1°C (30°F) | -12°C (10°F) | 0.02" |
| 2013 | 2°C (35°F) | -6°C (21°F) | 0" |
| 2012 | -9°C (15°F) | -18°C (-1°F) | 0.92" |
| 2011 | -15°C (5°F) | -22°C (-7°F) | 0" |
| 2010 | 0°C (32°F) | -6°C (21°F) | 0" |
| 2009 | -14°C (7°F) | -19°C (-2°F) | 0" |
| 2008 | 2°C (35°F) | -2°C (28°F) | 0.15" |
| 2007 | 4°C (39°F) | -2°C (28°F) | 0.26" |
| 2006 | -7°C (20°F) | -13°C (8°F) | 0" |
| 2005 | 0°C (32°F) | -2°C (28°F) | 1.28" |
| 2004 | -1°C (31°F) | -4°C (24°F) | 0.02" |
| 2003 | 4°C (40°F) | -5°C (23°F) | 2.3" |
| 2002 | -1°C (30°F) | -10°C (14°F) | 0" |
| 2001 | -5°C (23°F) | -12°C (11°F) | 0.04" |
| 2000 | -8°C (18°F) | -12°C (11°F) | 0" |
| 1999 | 3°C (38°F) | -18°C (-1°F) | 0.58" |
| 1998 | 1°C (34°F) | -9°C (15°F) | 0.37" |
| 1997 | -2°C (28°F) | -17°C (2°F) | 0.07" |
| 1996 | 2°C (36°F) | -5°C (23°F) | 0.4" |
| 1995 | -2°C (29°F) | -11°C (12°F) | 0" |
| 1994 | -12°C (11°F) | -14°C (7°F) | 0" |
| 1993 | -16°C (3°F) | -26°C (-14°F) | 0.17" |
| 1992 | 0°C (32°F) | -6°C (22°F) | 0.61" |
| 1991 | -2°C (28°F) | -7°C (20°F) | 0" |
| 1990 | 7°C (45°F) | -9°C (15°F) | 1.78" |
| 1989 | -19°C (-3°F) | -26°C (-14°F) | 0" |
| 1988 | -11°C (12°F) | -14°C (6°F) | 0" |
| 1987 | -12°C (11°F) | -13°C (8°F) | 0" |
| 1986 | 1°C (33°F) | -1°C (31°F) | 0" |
| 1985 | -4°C (25°F) | -11°C (13°F) | 0.06" |
| 1984 | 4°C (39°F) | -6°C (21°F) | 0" |
| 1983 | -3°C (26°F) | -10°C (14°F) | 0.02" |
| 1982 | 3°C (38°F) | -1°C (30°F) | 0.06" |
| 1981 | -2°C (29°F) | -5°C (23°F) | 0" |
| 1980 | 2°C (35°F) | -11°C (13°F) | 0" |
| 1979 | 3°C (38°F) | -4°C (25°F) | 0" |
| 1978 | -12°C (11°F) | -18°C (-1°F) | 0" |
| 1977 | -9°C (16°F) | -18°C (-1°F) | 0" |
| 1976 | -13°C (9°F) | -18°C (0°F) | 0.03" |
| 1975 | -8°C (17°F) | -22°C (-8°F) | 0.23" |
| 1974 | 1°C (34°F) | -2°C (28°F) | 0.25" |
| 1973 | 4°C (39°F) | -1°C (30°F) | 0.33" |
| 1972 | -12°C (10°F) | -22°C (-8°F) | 0.08" |
| 1971 | 0°C (32°F) | -15°C (5°F) | 0" |