🇺🇸 Miami vs Ottawa 🇨🇦

Miami, United States vs Ottawa, Canada — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Miami is the warmer of the two — about 17 degrees warmer on average across the year. Miami is drier, with roughly 81 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇺🇸 Miami🇨🇦 Ottawa
Avg annual high29°C12°C
Hottest monthAugust (33°C)July (26°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (16°C low)January (-14°C low)
Rainy days / year126207
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Best months to visitJanuary, February, DecemberMay, June, September

🇺🇸 Miami

Best around January, February, December. Hottest in August (33°C), coldest lows in January (16°C).

🇨🇦 Ottawa

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Miami or Ottawa warmer?

Miami is warmer overall, averaging about 17 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Miami or Ottawa?

Ottawa is rainier — Miami sees about 81 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Miami vs Ottawa?

Miami is best around January, February, December; Ottawa is best around May, June, September.

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