Ottawa Forecast Calls for 44 km/h Gusts May 05 Weather Ottawa

Weather ottawa for May 05, 2026 calls for steady rain in Ottawa, with a 90% chance of precipitation in the morning and winds gusting up to 44 km/h. Temperatures start near 13°C and hover around 14°C early, while about 2.3 mm of rain is expected before midday.

By afternoon, the rain is still expected to continue. Ottawa should warm to 18°C, with winds near 25 km/h and gusts again reaching 44 km/h, while rainfall totals are expected to rise to about 4.8 mm.

Ottawa Morning Rain

The morning forecast points to the steadiest stretch of the day. Temperatures are expected to rise from 13°C early in the morning to 17°C by afternoon, and the text says wind speeds are increasing steadily, reaching up to 29 km/h with gusts up to 44 km/h by afternoon.

For people heading out early, that means the wettest conditions arrive before the day has a chance to settle. Dog walks, commuting, and outdoor fitness classes fall into the period with the highest rain chance and the strongest gusts listed in the forecast.

Ottawa Afternoon Winds

The afternoon keeps the same basic pattern. Rain remains likely at 90%, winds stay at 25 km/h, and gusts continue up to 44 km/h while temperatures climb to 18°C.

That leaves a narrow window for outdoor plans to stay dry. Markets, cycling, picnics, walking tours, and outdoor dining all face the longest stretch of steady rain before conditions begin to ease later in the day.

Ottawa Evening Shift

By evening, the forecast turns less wet. Rain chances are expected to drop to 40%, temperatures should fall to 12°C, winds should ease to 19 km/h, and about 0.8 mm of light rain may still fall.

That makes the last part of the day the best option for people who can wait out the heavier rain. The day still ends cool and damp, but the strongest gusts and heaviest precipitation are expected earlier, not after dark.