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Kanata Weather by Month

Best time to visit Kanata
May–September
Average daily high Wet days Best window
Warmest month
Jul
27°C average high
Wettest month
Jun
97.8mm
Coolest month
Jan
-4.8°C average high
Peak comfort score
79
out of 100

The year at a glance

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Daily low to high range Rainfall (right axis)

Month by month

MonthHighLowRainWet daysScore
January -4.8°-12.8°61.6mm 142
February -2.9°-12.3°52.2mm 11.96
March 3.1°-6.2°60.4mm 10.812
April 11.5°1.4°79.5mm 11.649
May 19.7°8.3°78.2mm 12.674
June 24.5°13.7°97.8mm 12.974
July 27°16°95.1mm 11.677
August 25.9°14.9°89.1mm 10.878
September 21.7°10.8°87.1mm 10.579
October 13.8°4.8°91.9mm 13.853
November -1.5°67.9mm 12.625
December -1.2°-8.1°76.9mm 14.90

Averages from OTTAWA CDA, ON CA, 18.1km away, over 1995–2024.

What each month is like

January

January in Kanata averages a daily high of -4.8°C with nights around -12.8°C. Expect roughly 14 wet days totalling 61.6mm. A hard month to visit for comfort alone.

February

February in Kanata averages a daily high of -2.9°C with nights around -12.3°C. Expect roughly 11.9 wet days totalling 52.2mm. A hard month to visit for comfort alone.

March

March in Kanata averages a daily high of 3.1°C with nights around -6.2°C. Expect roughly 10.8 wet days totalling 60.4mm. A hard month to visit for comfort alone.

April

April in Kanata averages a daily high of 11.5°C with nights around 1.4°C. Expect roughly 11.6 wet days totalling 79.5mm. Demanding conditions — pack for it and plan indoor options.

May

May in Kanata averages a daily high of 19.7°C with nights around 8.3°C. Expect roughly 12.6 wet days totalling 78.2mm. Generally workable, with some weather to plan around.

June

June in Kanata averages a daily high of 24.5°C with nights around 13.7°C. Expect roughly 12.9 wet days totalling 97.8mm. Generally workable, with some weather to plan around.

July

July in Kanata averages a daily high of 27°C with nights around 16°C. Expect roughly 11.6 wet days totalling 95.1mm. Comfortable conditions for being outdoors all day.

August

August in Kanata averages a daily high of 25.9°C with nights around 14.9°C. Expect roughly 10.8 wet days totalling 89.1mm. Comfortable conditions for being outdoors all day.

September

September in Kanata averages a daily high of 21.7°C with nights around 10.8°C. Expect roughly 10.5 wet days totalling 87.1mm. Comfortable conditions for being outdoors all day.

October

October in Kanata averages a daily high of 13.8°C with nights around 4.8°C. Expect roughly 13.8 wet days totalling 91.9mm. Demanding conditions — pack for it and plan indoor options.

November

November in Kanata averages a daily high of 6°C with nights around -1.5°C. Expect roughly 12.6 wet days totalling 67.9mm. A hard month to visit for comfort alone.

December

December in Kanata averages a daily high of -1.2°C with nights around -8.1°C. Expect roughly 14.9 wet days totalling 76.9mm. A hard month to visit for comfort alone.

How the score works

Each month scores out of 100. It starts at 100 and loses points for daytime highs outside a 20–27°C band, for wet days, and for nights below 2°C. Nothing else is weighted in — no crowd data, no prices, no opinion. Kanata peaks at 79.

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Kanata?

Based on 30 years of records, May–September scores highest for comfort in Kanata, balancing daytime temperature against rainfall.

What is the hottest month in Kanata?

July is the warmest, averaging a daily high of 27°C.

What is the wettest month in Kanata?

June is the wettest, averaging 97.8mm of rain across roughly 12.9 wet days.

How cold does Kanata get?

January is the coolest month, with average daily highs around -4.8°C.

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