One of the warmer months.
June in context
How it compares to the rest of the year in Ottawa.
The wettest month of the year.
Longest days of the year.
Usually calmer than most months.
Peak UV levels for the year.
Humidity stays close to the yearly norm.
Monthly climate breakdown
A detailed look at the typical climate conditions for June.
Thermal profile
Temperature
Typical daytime high
- Nighttime low
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- Feels like (avg)
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Light window
Sunshine
15.6 h
Average daylight
- UV index (max)
- 7
- Typical sun hours
- 04:14 - 19:51
Wet-day pattern
Rain & Snow
Typical rainfall
- Rainy days
- 15 days
- Cloud cover (avg)
- 61%
Air feel
Humidity & Wind
71%
Average humidity
- Wind (avg)
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- Wind (max gusts)
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Historical daily baseline
Daily climate explorer
Pick a day to inspect the usual conditions through June in Ottawa. Based on a 30-year historical climate baseline, not a forecast.
Primary control
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Secondary context
Monthly trend
Median daytime highs across the month, with a softer low line.
Day 15 selected for June. Temperature 23.6°C.
Historical disruption baseline
Typical disruptions in June
Based on 30 years of historical data, these are the disruption patterns most likely to affect plans in June.
Rain disruption Measures: Likely rain disruption days. Observed about 21% of days (6.3 days/month) in June. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
6.3 days / month
- Share of days
- ~21% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~36mm (P95)
Why this matters
Rain disruption risk appears on ~6 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Washout risk Measures: Washout day risk. Observed about 20% of days (5.9 days/month) in June. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
5.9 days / month
- Share of days
- ~20% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~36mm (P95)
Why this matters
Washout conditions are possible on ~6 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Heavy rain days Measures: Heavy rain days (>=10mm). Observed about 12% of days (3.6 days/month) in June. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
3.6 days / month
- Share of days
- ~12% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~43mm (P95)
Why this matters
Heavy rain is possible on ~4 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Strong gusts Measures: Strong gust days (>=60 km/h). Observed about 3% of days (0.8 days/month) in June. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
0.8 days / month
- Share of days
- ~3% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~71km/h (P95)
Why this matters
Strong gusts are possible on ~1 days. Exposed activities and transport links are more likely to be disrupted, so keep sheltered alternatives ready.
Stormy conditions Measures: Storm-impact proxy days. Observed about 2% of days (0.6 days/month) in June. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
0.6 days / month
- Share of days
- ~2% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~66km/h (P95)
Why this matters
Stormy conditions are possible on ~1 days. Exposed activities and transport links are more likely to be disrupted, so keep sheltered alternatives ready.
Hot feels-like days Measures: Hot feels-like days (>=32C). Observed about 8% of days (2.4 days/month) in June. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
2.4 days / month
- Share of days
- ~8% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~37°C (P95)
Why this matters
Feels-like heat >=32C is possible on ~2 days. Midday activity often needs adjustment around shade, hydration, and indoor fallback options.
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Washout run Measures: Multi-day washout runs. Observed about 1.3 days/month in June. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
1.3 days / month
- Share of days
- —
- Upper edge
- Up to ~40mm (P95)
Why this matters
Multi-day washout runs are possible on ~1 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Very heavy rain Measures: Very heavy rain days (>=25mm). Observed about 3% of days (0.8 days/month) in June. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
0.8 days / month
- Share of days
- ~3% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~55mm (P95)
Why this matters
Very heavy rain is possible on ~1 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Hot days Measures: Hot days (>=30C). Observed about 8% of days (2.3 days/month) in June. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
2.3 days / month
- Share of days
- ~8% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~33°C (P95)
Why this matters
Hot days are possible on ~2 days. Midday activity often needs adjustment around shade, hydration, and indoor fallback options.
Cold feels-like nights Measures: Cold feels-like nights (min <=5C). Observed about 5% of days (1.6 days/month) in June. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
1.6 days / month
- Share of days
- ~5% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~5°C (P95)
Why this matters
Cold feels-like nights are possible on ~2 days. Long outdoor blocks become harder to sustain, so layer up and keep a warm indoor fallback nearby.
Fog-likely signal Measures: Fog-likely visibility proxy. Observed about 4% of days (1.1 days/month) in June. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
1.1 days / month
- Share of days
- ~4% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~96% (P95)
Why this matters
Fog-likely conditions are possible on ~1 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Muggy days Measures: Muggy days (dew point >=20C). Observed about 3% of days (0.8 days/month) in June. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
0.8 days / month
- Share of days
- ~3% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~22°C (P95)
Why this matters
Muggy conditions are possible on ~1 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Wet days Measures: Wet days (>=0.1mm). Observed about 58% of days (17.3 days/month) in June. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
17.3 days / month
- Share of days
- ~58% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~23mm (P95)
Why this matters
Measurable rain is possible on ~17 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Cloudy days Measures: Cloudy days (cloud cover >=60%). Observed about 56% of days (16.9 days/month) in June. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
16.9 days / month
- Share of days
- ~56% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~100% (P95)
Why this matters
Cloudy skies are possible on ~17 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Rainy hours Measures: Rain-hours signal (>=3h rain). Observed about 43% of days (13.0 days/month) in June. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
13.0 days / month
- Share of days
- ~43% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~20h (P95)
Why this matters
Several rainy hours are possible on ~13 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Gusty days Measures: Gusty days (>=40 km/h). Observed about 33% of days (9.9 days/month) in June. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
9.9 days / month
- Share of days
- ~33% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~63km/h (P95)
Why this matters
Gusty conditions are possible on ~10 days. Exposed activities and transport links are more likely to be disrupted, so keep sheltered alternatives ready.
Mostly cloudy days Measures: Mostly cloudy days (cloud cover >=80%). Observed about 30% of days (8.9 days/month) in June. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
8.9 days / month
- Share of days
- ~30% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~100% (P95)
Why this matters
Mostly cloudy skies are possible on ~9 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Wet most of day Measures: Wet-most-of-day signal (>=6h rain). Observed about 28% of days (8.5 days/month) in June. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
8.5 days / month
- Share of days
- ~28% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~21h (P95)
Why this matters
Wet-most-of-day conditions are possible on ~8 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
High humidity Measures: High humidity days (RH >=80%). Observed about 24% of days (7.3 days/month) in June. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
7.3 days / month
- Share of days
- ~24% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~95% (P95)
Why this matters
High humidity is possible on ~7 days. Comfort and pace can drop quickly, so plan shorter outdoor blocks with air-conditioned backup stops.
Overcast days Measures: Overcast days (cloud cover >=95%). Observed about 13% of days (3.8 days/month) in June. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
3.8 days / month
- Share of days
- ~13% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~100% (P95)
Why this matters
Overcast skies are possible on ~4 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Humid days Measures: Humid days (dew point >=18C). Observed about 10% of days (3.0 days/month) in June. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
3.0 days / month
- Share of days
- ~10% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~21°C (P95)
Why this matters
Humid conditions are possible on ~3 days. Comfort and pace can drop quickly, so plan shorter outdoor blocks with air-conditioned backup stops.
Convective risk Measures: Convective storm risk proxy. Observed about 4% of days (1.3 days/month) in June. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
1.3 days / month
- Share of days
- ~4% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~21°C (P95)
Why this matters
Convective risk signal appears on ~1 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Low visibility proxy: same as fog-likely (RH ≥90% AND cloud ≥95%) — true visibility requires hourly visibility data Measures: Low visibility proxy: same as fog-likely (RH ≥90% AND cloud ≥95%) — true visibility requires hourly visibility data. Observed about 4% of days (1.1 days/month) in June. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
1.1 days / month
- Share of days
- ~4% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~96 (P95)
Why this matters
Low visibility proxy: same as fog-likely (RH ≥90% AND cloud ≥95%) — true visibility requires hourly visibility data is possible on ~1 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Very hot feels-like Measures: Very hot feels-like days (>=35C). Observed about 2% of days (0.5 days/month) in June. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
0.5 days / month
- Share of days
- ~2% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~38°C (P95)
Why this matters
Very hot feels-like conditions are possible on ~0 days. Midday activity often needs adjustment around shade, hydration, and indoor fallback options.
Heat stress risk Measures: High heat stress days. Observed about 2% of days (0.5 days/month) in June. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
0.5 days / month
- Share of days
- ~2% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~38°C (P95)
Why this matters
Heat stress is possible on ~0 days. Midday activity often needs adjustment around shade, hydration, and indoor fallback options.
Feels-like heatwave Measures: Feels-like heatwave runs (>=3 days). Observed about 0.3 days/month in June. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
0.3 days / month
- Share of days
- —
- Upper edge
- Up to ~36°C (P95)
Why this matters
Feels-like heatwave runs are possible on ~0 days. Midday activity often needs adjustment around shade, hydration, and indoor fallback options.
Heatwave run Measures: Heatwave runs (>=3 hot days). Observed about 0.3 days/month in June. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
0.3 days / month
- Share of days
- —
- Upper edge
- Up to ~33°C (P95)
Why this matters
Heatwave runs are possible on ~0 days. Midday activity often needs adjustment around shade, hydration, and indoor fallback options.
Cold nights Measures: Cold nights (min <=5C). Observed about 1% of days (0.2 days/month) in June. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
0.2 days / month
- Share of days
- ~1% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~5°C (P95)
Why this matters
Cold nights are possible on ~0 days. Long outdoor blocks become harder to sustain, so layer up and keep a warm indoor fallback nearby.
Travel planning FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the weather questions you ask the most.
Is June a good time to visit Ottawa?
Typical June days in Ottawa reach highs of 23°C (73°F) with nights around 14°C (57°F). It usually feels warm by day and cool after dark. It is among the wetter months, so it is wise to have some indoor backup plans or flexible activities.
What are temperatures like in June?
Daytime temperatures in June typically peak near 23°C (73°F), while nights drop to around 14°C (57°F). Expect warm afternoons and cool evenings.
How much does it rain in June?
Rainfall in June averages 108 mm (4.3 in) across roughly 15 days. Overall it is a very wet time of year, so a light rain jacket and waterproof shoes are very handy.
How many hours of daylight are there in June?
You can expect about 16 hours of daylight in June. Sunrise is typically around 04:14 and sunset near 19:51. Very long days give you plenty of daylight for exploring.
How strong is the sun in June?
UV levels are often high (around 7). Regular sunscreen and a hat are recommended.
Is it windy in June?
In June, average wind speeds are around 10 km/h (6 mph), with gusts on the windiest days reaching about 51 km/h (32 mph). On the ground, it is it can feel quite windy at times, particularly when weather systems move through.