Higher-than-average temperatures, rain in the forecast for Ottawa this Sunday

Riverain Park in Ottawa. (Brad Quinn/CTV News Ottawa)

Higher-average-temperatures and showers are in the forecast for Ottawa this Sunday.

Environment Canada calls for a high of 10 C today, increasing cloudiness and a 60 per cent chance of showers late this afternoon.

Tonight, a low of 7 C and periods of rain are expected.

Monday will see a high of 13 C and a 40 per cent chance of showers or drizzle. A low of 0 C and a 30 per cent chance of showers are in the forecast for the night.

On Tuesday, it’s going to be sunny with a high of 3 C. Clear skies and a low of -8 C are in the forecast for the night.

The average temperatures for this time of year are a high of 6 C and a low of -1 C.