Parliament Hill
Parliament Hill is a building complex and hill that houses the Parliament of Canada. It is a national historic site of Canada and a classified federal heritage building. It is the 36th most looked-up sight in the country on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The warmest weather occurs in July, with daily highs of 26 °C and lows of 16 °C. January is the coldest month, with daily highs of -5 °C and lows of -14 °C. Rainfall is highest in June and September, with 93 mm recorded in both months. Other months like May see highs of 19 °C. The site is wheelchair accessible.
The complex is located in Ottawa, 0 km from the capital. The site can be reached via the nearest airport, Ottawa / Rockcliffe Airport, 6 km away, or the hub, Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, 12 km away. A visit can be combined with nearby locations such as the Rideau Canal (0.2 km), the National Gallery of Canada (0.5 km), and the Canadian Museum of History (0.9 km). Other nearby sites include 24 Sussex Drive at 2.2 km and Rideau Hall at 2.4 km. About 3 million people visit this site.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 26 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | -5 | -2 | 4 | 12 | 19 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 20 | 13 | 6 | -1 |
| Average low, °C | -14 | -13 | -7 | 1 | 8 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 12 | 5 | -1 | -9 |
| Rainfall, mm | 68 | 58 | 62 | 73 | 85 | 93 | 89 | 89 | 93 | 88 | 83 | 76 |
| Rainy days | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 13 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
