Rideau Hall
Rideau Hall is a palace in Ottawa that serves as the residence for the Governor General of Canada and the Canadian Heraldic Authority. This national historic site and classified federal heritage building was established in 1838 and features Victorian, Regency, Norman, and Renaissance architecture. It is the 29th most looked-up sight in Canada on English Wikipedia and is one of 93 sights of the country on this site.
Planning a visit
The weather in Ottawa varies throughout the year. July and August are the warmest months, with daily highs of 26 °C and 25 °C. Rainfall is highest in June and September, both seeing about 92 mm of rain. January and February are the coldest months, with temperatures dropping to lows of -15 °C and -13 °C. In April, daily highs reach 12 °C, while in October, they are 13 °C.
Rideau Hall is located 2 km from Ottawa. Travelers can reach the area via Ottawa / Rockcliffe Airport, which is 4 km away, or Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, which is 14 km away. The site is wheelchair accessible and is operated by the National Capital Commission. Nearby sights include 24 Sussex Drive, which is 0.7 km away, the National Gallery of Canada, and the Rideau Canal. Parliament Hill and the Canadian Museum of History are also within 2.4 km of the palace.
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 | 3 | 12 | 19 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 20 | 13 | 6 | -1 |
| Average low, °C | -15 | -13 | -7 | 1 | 8 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 12 | 5 | -1 | -9 |
| Rainfall, mm | 67 | 57 | 61 | 72 | 84 | 92 | 88 | 88 | 92 | 87 | 82 | 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.
