🇺🇸 Los Angeles vs Ottawa 🇨🇦

Los Angeles, United States vs Ottawa, Canada — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Los Angeles is the warmer of the two — about 12 degrees warmer on average across the year. Los Angeles is drier, with roughly 175 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇺🇸 Los Angeles🇨🇦 Ottawa
Avg annual high24°C12°C
Hottest monthJuly (28°C)July (26°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (9°C low)January (-14°C low)
Rainy days / year32207
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Best months to visitApril, May, NovemberMay, June, September

🇺🇸 Los Angeles

Best around April, May, November. Hottest in July (28°C), coldest lows in January (9°C).

🇨🇦 Ottawa

Best around May, June, September. Hottest in July (26°C), coldest lows in January (-14°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Los Angeles or Ottawa warmer?

Los Angeles is warmer overall, averaging about 12 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Los Angeles or Ottawa?

Ottawa is rainier — Los Angeles sees about 175 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Los Angeles vs Ottawa?

Los Angeles is best around April, May, November; Ottawa is best around May, June, September.

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