Ottawa to see 10-20 mm of rain today

A person makes their way through heavy rain on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2025. (Sean Kilpatrick/THE CANADIAN PRESS)

It will be a wet start to the work week in Ottawa following record-breaking warm temperatures on Sunday.

The temperature warmed up to 26.1 C on Sunday, the warmest temperature ever recorded in Ottawa on Oct. 19. The previous record was 25 C, set in 1963.

Environment Canada’s forecast calls for periods of rain today. Amount 5 to 10 mm. The temperature will fall to 11 C this afternoon.

Periods of rain ending near midnight then cloudy with a 60 per cent chance of rain. Amount 5 to 10 mm. Low 7 C.

Tuesday will see a mix of sun and cloud. High 15 C.

Wednesday will be mainly cloudy with a 60 per cent chance of showers. High 13 C.

The outlook for Thursday and Friday calls for a mix of sun and cloud with a 30 per cent chance of showers both days. Thursday’s high will be 12 C, while the temperature will warm up to 10 C on Friday.

The normal temperatures for this time of year are a high of 11 C and a low of 10 C.

Fire ban lifted

The Ottawa Fire Services has lifted the burn ban for the City of Ottawa due to the rain in the forecast.

The open air fire ban was issued on Sunday due to the hot and dry conditions.

The fire services announced Monday morning the burn ban has been lifted.

“Remember, City of Ottawa residents must obtain an Open Air Fire Permit (Burn Permit) in order to have an open air fire,“ the city said.