Temperatures will be 11 degrees cooler than normal in Ottawa today

The NCC's new recreational dock in the water at Dows Lake. Muskoka chairs have been set up for people to sit. (Peter Szperling/CTV News Ottawa)

It will be a rainy and cool Thursday in Ottawa, as the stretch of below seasonal temperatures continue for a fifth day.

Environment Canada’s forecast calls for a high of 10 C today, 11 degrees below normal for this time of year.

Ottawa will see periods of rain through the day. Environment Canada says the rain should end between 5 p.m. and 6 p.m., and then there will be a chance of showers through the evening.

The forecast calls for mainly cloudy tonight with a 40 per cent chance of showers. Low 6 C.

Friday will start cloudy with a 40 per cent chance of showers in the morning and early in the afternoon. Showers beginning in the afternoon. High 11 C.

Saturday will be cloudy with a 60 per cent chance of showers. High 14 C.

Temperatures will warm up on Sunday for the Tamarack Ottawa Race Weekend marathon and half marathon.

Sunday will see a mix of sun and clouds with a 30 per cent chance of showers. High 20 C.

There will be a mix of sun and cloud on Monday with a 40 per cent chance of showers. High 22 C.

The normal temperatures for this time of year are a high of 21 C and a low of 10 C.