Ottawa is set to experience its warmest day of the year on Tuesday, May 13, with the mercury expected to hit 26°C. This continues a stretch of unusually warm weather for May.
According to Environment Canada, the humidex will make it feel like 28°C, making it feel even hotter than it is. Monday was also warm, with temperatures reaching 25.5°C. Today will be mainly sunny, giving residents a bright and warm day to enjoy.
This warm spell is well above the seasonal average. Typically, Ottawa sees highs of 19°C and lows around 8°C during this time of year. Instead, the city is now experiencing temperatures 6 to 7 degrees above normal.
Tonight will be partly cloudy, with temperatures dipping to a mild 14°C.
The weather is expected to shift slightly on Wednesday. It will be mainly cloudy, with a 30 percent chance of afternoon showers. The high will still be pleasant at 25°C.
Thursday will bring a mix of sun and clouds, again with a 30 per cent chance of showers. The high will be a bit cooler at 17°C.
Friday looks warmer again, with a high of 28°C. However, there’s a 60 per cent chance of showers, so keep an umbrella handy.
Looking ahead to the weekend, Saturday is expected to be cloudy with a high of 22°C. Sunday will be mainly cloudy, with a cooler high of 18°C.
The recent warm trend has given Ottawa an early taste of summer. With more ups and downs expected through the week, it's best to keep both sunscreen and a raincoat nearby.
According to Environment Canada, the humidex will make it feel like 28°C, making it feel even hotter than it is. Monday was also warm, with temperatures reaching 25.5°C. Today will be mainly sunny, giving residents a bright and warm day to enjoy.
This warm spell is well above the seasonal average. Typically, Ottawa sees highs of 19°C and lows around 8°C during this time of year. Instead, the city is now experiencing temperatures 6 to 7 degrees above normal.
Tonight will be partly cloudy, with temperatures dipping to a mild 14°C.
The weather is expected to shift slightly on Wednesday. It will be mainly cloudy, with a 30 percent chance of afternoon showers. The high will still be pleasant at 25°C.
Thursday will bring a mix of sun and clouds, again with a 30 per cent chance of showers. The high will be a bit cooler at 17°C.
Friday looks warmer again, with a high of 28°C. However, there’s a 60 per cent chance of showers, so keep an umbrella handy.
Looking ahead to the weekend, Saturday is expected to be cloudy with a high of 22°C. Sunday will be mainly cloudy, with a cooler high of 18°C.
The recent warm trend has given Ottawa an early taste of summer. With more ups and downs expected through the week, it's best to keep both sunscreen and a raincoat nearby.
