Sunny, hot and humid weather conditions are expected over the next two days, as Ottawa dries out after heavy rain over the August long weekend. Environment Canada says 52.7 mm of rain was recorded at the Ottawa Airport between Saturday and Monday, including 36 mm on Sunday. The forecast calls for a sunny day on Tuesday. High 27 C with the humidex making it feel like 35. Tonight will be clear. Low 15 C. Wednesday will see mainly sunny conditions. High 28 C. A mix of sun and cloud is expected on Thursday with a 40 per cent chance of showers. High 28 C. The outlook for Friday calls for mainly cloudy with a 30 per cent chance of showers. High 28 C. Saturday will see a mix of sun and cloud with a 40 per cent chance of showers. High 29 C. The normal temperatures for this time of year are a high of 26 C and a low of 16 C. Hot and wet next three months Ottawa will see above-seasonal temperatures and higher than normal precipitation levels over the next three months. Environment Canada’s outlook for August, September and October calls for above-seasonal temperatures. The three-month precipitation forecast calls for above-normal rainfall levels in Ottawa through August, September and October. Ottawa received 281.8 mm of rain in July, setting a record for the rainiest month in Ottawa history.
