April 12 is generally a great time to visit Ottawa. While there is a slight chance of rain (25%), showers are usually brief. Expect comfortable 11°C weather. You'll enjoy Ottawa with reasonable crowd levels and competitive accommodation options.
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Essential Travel Info for Ottawa
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Language
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Driving
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Safety
Very High Safety
GPI: 1.389
Ottawa Weather Forecast for April 12
"Mild & Comfortable. Expect average highs of 11.2°C. 25% chance of snow."
What to Wear in Ottawa in April
Based on historical data for April 12, Ottawa typically experiences temperatures between 0.3°C and 11.2°C. We recommend packing heavy coat, scarf, gloves to stay comfortable. Trends suggest it will stay mostly dry (25% rain probability), but checking the forecast before heading out is always wise.
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Weekly breakdown & essential items for Ottawa
Smart Suitcase
- Heavy Coat
- Scarf
- Gloves
Average High
11.2°C
Daytime Peak
Average Low
0.3°C
Nighttime Low
Feels Like
9.9°C
❄️ Minor difference
Snow Chance
25%
Avg 1.8mm if it snows
Snowfall
0.4 cm
~25% chance
Pressure
1014.8 hPa
High volatility
Ottawa Weather Conditions & UV Index
Weather Confidence
30-year variance analysis
Based on 10 years of data
✓ This date historically delivers consistent weather 76% of the time. Safe to plan outdoor activities with confidence.
Sun Exposure
UV Index & Safety Guide
Protection Needed
SPF 30 recommended
05:00 - 10:00
16:00 - 18:00
Type I-II
🔴 22 min to burn
Type III-IV
🟡 33 min to burn
Type V-VI
🟢 55 min to burn
UV estimate based on latitude, season & cloud cover. Actual UV may vary.
Outdoor Comfort
How pleasant is it outside?
Dew Point
5.1°C
Dry air
Heat Stress
Low
No heat warning
🙂 Best outdoor time:
Any time during daylight hours
Travel & Logistics Insights
Local Calendar
Business Day
Standard hours in Canada
Flight Traffic
Moderate
50/100 pressure index
Health Advisory
Required
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Landing Slots
~88
Daily arrival options (inc. codeshare)
Sunrise, Sunset & Wind in Ottawa
Daylight & Sun
Solar Elevation Cycle
🌅 Sunrise
05:24
☀️ Noon
12:04
🌇 Sunset
18:45
⏱️ Daylight
13h 21m
Wind Speed
17.2 km/h
Gentle breeze
Sunshine
8.4 hrs
Direct Sun (Cloud-free)
Humidity
66%
Slightly humid
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Travel Health & Safety in Ottawa
Travel Comfort Index
Real-time tourism conditions
Weather Quality
☀️ Excellent
Tourist Crowds
🟡 Busy
Price Level
💰💰 Moderate
Health & Wellbeing
Meteo-Health Forecast
Rapid pressure changes detected. High risk for meteosensitive people.
Weather unlikely to affect joint pain.
Fish are active due to pressure changes.
Air quality is acceptable. Sensitive individuals should limit prolonged outdoor exertion.
Regional Safety Profile
Seismic Activity
Rare minor tremors. Buildings are earthquake-resistant.
"According to 30YearWeather's analysis of 30 years of NASA satellite data, Ottawa on April 12 averages 11.2°C with a 25% precipitation probability. Wedding/Outdoor Event Score: 66/100."
— Source: 30YearWeather.com|Data: NASA POWER (1991-2021)|View Methodology
Ottawa Weather History (2010–2024)
Temperature History
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Records from last 10 years
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📍 Is Ottawa Worth Visiting on April 12?
Planning a trip to Ottawa on April 12? Our historical weather analysis based on 30 years of NASA satellite data shows that this time of year offers a bracing seasonal atmosphere averaging 11.2°C with a 25% historical precipitation risk.
✈️ Travel Logistics: Approximately 88 landing slots available daily during this period, indicating manageable crowd levels.
💉 Health Advisory: 6 vaccinations are recommended for Canada, including COVID-19.
📊 Historical Extremes: The hottest April 12 recorded in the last 30 years saw temperatures hit 17.6°C in 2024, while the coldest dropped to -3.3°C in 2018.