National Capital Region, Ontario, Canada: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2022]

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Traveling to National Capital Region, Ontario, Canada? If you're planning to go to National Capital Region, here is some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack.

Contents

  1. When to go to National Capital Region
  2. Important essentials for National Capital Region
  3. Activities for National Capital Region
  4. National Capital Region in January: weather and what to pack
  5. National Capital Region in February: weather and what to pack
  6. National Capital Region in March: weather and what to pack
  7. National Capital Region in April: weather and what to pack
  8. National Capital Region in May: weather and what to pack
  9. National Capital Region in June: weather and what to pack
  10. National Capital Region in July: weather and what to pack
  11. National Capital Region in August: weather and what to pack
  12. National Capital Region in September: weather and what to pack
  13. National Capital Region in October: weather and what to pack
  14. National Capital Region in November: weather and what to pack
  15. National Capital Region in December: weather and what to pack

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Hi! I'm Dev. I've traveled all over the world and in my travels, I have made many packing lists. In this series, my team and I have compiled the most useful information, as well as things we couldn't live without, to help you plan your trip.


When to go to National Capital Region, Ontario, Canada

Based on the climate and weather in National Capital Region, the best time to go is July. See below for details.

Important essentials for National Capital Region, Ontario, Canada

Here are some general tips on what to wear in National Capital Region, as well as several items to remember to pack when traveling there.

COVID-19 ESSENTIALS FOR 2022


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  • (U.S. Residents) Telehealth COVID-19 test for entry to U.S.

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  • N95 masks

    These N95 masks provide the best level of protection available.


  • Touchless thermometer

    A touchless thermometer is important to have.


  • Hand sanitizer

    This hand sanitizer is an excellent plane-friendly product.


  • A vaccine card protector

    Vaccine cards may wear away. An unreadable vaccine card may result in severe consequences. This vaccine card protector helps avoid that.


  • Travel disinfecting wipes

    Use these to sanitize plane and hotel surfaces.


  • Kids' KN95 masks

    N95 masks don't exist for kids. These are a good alternative (and can also be used by adults if N95 masks are not available).

General health necessities

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What to wear/what to pack for National Capital Region, Ontario, Canada by month

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January

January in National Capital Region is unbearably cold and somewhat snowy. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the single digits F (10+ below zero C). It tends to rain occasionally. It also snows about half of the time. But the colder weather doesn't bring low humidity, which is in the 60% to 70% range on average.

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February

If you go to National Capital Region in February, you will notice that it can be dangerously cold and somewhat snowy. Expect it to rain sometimes and snow regularly. Daytime temperatures are in the 20s F (single digits below 0 C).

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March

March in this region is frigid and somewhat snowy. Temperatures average in the 30s F (single digits C) during the day. It rains regularly and snows about a third of the time.

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April

In April, National Capital Region is brisk and somewhat rainy. Temperatures routinely are in the low 50s F (single digits C) and once in a while jump into the low 70s F (low 20s C) range. At night, lows are in the low 30s F (single digits C). This is also a rainy time for National Capital Region, with several of the days of the month having rain. In April, humidity reaches as high as 60%.

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May

If you vacation in National Capital Region during May, you may see that it is chilly and somewhat rainy. Temperatures tend to hover around the 60s F (high 10s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the 40s F (single digits C). Humidity is generally between 40 and 50% during the day. In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain about half of the time.

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June

If you are traveling to National Capital Region in June, you will notice that it is a perfect temperature and somewhat rainy. Expect it to rain about half of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the low 70s F (low 20s C).

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July

If you visit National Capital Region during July, you will probably notice that it is warm and somewhat rainy. Temperatures tend to hover around the high 70s F (mid 20s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the high 50s F (mid 10s C). Humidity is generally between 50 and 60% during the day. In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain about a third of the time.

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August

August in National Capital Region is a perfect temperature and somewhat rainy. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the 70s F (mid 20s C).

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September

September in National Capital Region is mild and somewhat rainy. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the 60s F (high 10s C), although night temperatures can dip into the 30s F (single digits C).

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October

Traveling to National Capital Region in October, you will notice that it can be brisk and somewhat rainy. Expect it to rain about half of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the 50s F (low 10s C).

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November

In November, National Capital Region can be brisk and somewhat rainy. Temperatures routinely are in the high 30s F (single digits C) and once in a while jump into the low 50s F (single digits C) range. At night, lows are in the low 30s F (single digits below 0 C). This is also a rainy time for National Capital Region, with several of the days of the month having rain. In November, humidity reaches as high as 70%.

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December

December in National Capital Region is biting cold and somewhat snowy. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the 10s F (single digits below 0 C). It tends to rain once in a while. It also snows about half of the time. But the colder weather doesn't bring low humidity, which is in the 70% to 80% range on average.

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