Cool temperatures, risk of rain in Ottawa on Monday

A Canada goose nests along the Rideau Canal near the National Arts Centre. (Josh Pringle/CTV News Ottawa)

You will need a sweater or jacket as you head outside today, with below-seasonal temperatures and the risk of rain in the forecast.

Environment Canada’s forecast calls for a mix of sun and cloud today with a 60 per cent chance of afternoon showers. High 12 C.

It will be partly cloudy tonight with a 30 per cent chance of evening showers. Low 0 C.

Tuesday will see sunshine. High 13 C.

Rain is expected on Wednesday. High 13 C.

The outlook for Thursday calls for mainly cloudy with a 40 per cent chance of showers. High 16 C.

A mix of sun and cloud is in the forecast for Friday. High 19 C.

The normal temperatures for this time of year are a high of 19 C and a low of 8 C.

• Hourly and 7-day forecast on our CTVNewsOttawa.ca weather hub