December in Ottawa is the cloudiest month of the year. In December, the weather in Ottawa is typically freezing. Average daily high temperature in December is about 1 degree below zero. On average, Ottawa has 10 cloudy, 10 partly cloudy, 7 snowy, 2 rainy, and 2 sunny days in December. The snowfalls are usually heavy. December as well as March, April, October, and November is considered the most uncomfortable time to visit Ottawa.