Best Time to Visit
🇨🇦 Toronto, Canada · North America
Based on 30-year climate data (1991-2020) from Open-Meteo
Jan
-1°
-7°
Poor
Feb
0°
-8°
Good
Mar
4°
-4°
Good
Apr
10°
2°
Great
May
17°
9°
Great
Jun
22°
15°
Great
Jul
26°
18°
Great
Aug
25°
18°
Great
Sep
22°
15°
Great
Oct
15°
9°
Great
Nov
8°
3°
Good
Dec
3°
-3°
Poor
| Month | High | Low | Rain Days | Sunshine | Humidity | UV | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -1°C | -7°C | 10 | 5h | 65% | 1 | Poor | View |
| February | 0°C | -8°C | 8 | 7h | 65% | 1 | Good | View |
| March | 4°C | -4°C | 9 | 8h | 65% | 6 | Good | View |
| AprilRecommended | 10°C | 2°C | 11 | 9h | 65% | 6 | Great | View |
| MayRecommended | 17°C | 9°C | 10 | 11h | 65% | 9 | Great | View |
| JuneRecommended | 22°C | 15°C | 11 | 12h | 65% | 9 | Great | View |
| JulyRecommended | 26°C | 18°C | 10 | 13h | 65% | 9 | Great | View |
| AugustRecommended | 25°C | 18°C | 9 | 11h | 65% | 9 | Great | View |
| SeptemberRecommended | 22°C | 15°C | 9 | 10h | 65% | 6 | Great | View |
| OctoberRecommended | 15°C | 9°C | 10 | 7h | 65% | 6 | Great | View |
| November | 8°C | 3°C | 10 | 6h | 65% | 1 | Good | View |
| December | 3°C | -3°C | 10 | 5h | 65% | 1 | Poor | View |
Data source: Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis archive, 30-year historical normals (1991-2020). Temperatures in Celsius. Sunshine hours are daily averages.
Avg: 10°C high, 2°C low
Cool to cold at 10°C (50°F), warm clothing essential. Occasional showers possible. Nights cool to 2°C (36°F).
Avg: 24°C high, 17°C low
Comfortable warmth at 24°C (75°F), ideal for outdoor activities. Occasional showers possible. Nights cool to 17°C (63°F).
Avg: 15°C high, 9°C low
Mild conditions at 15°C (59°F), layers recommended. Occasional showers possible. Nights cool to 9°C (48°F).
Avg: 1°C high, -6°C low
Cool to cold at 1°C (34°F), warm clothing essential. Occasional showers possible. Nights cool to -6°C (21°F).
The least favorable time to visit Toronto is January and December. During this period, you can expect freezing temperatures.
January
Challenges: freezing temperatures
December
Challenges: freezing temperatures
Note: visiting during off-peak months often means lower prices, fewer crowds, and a more authentic experience.
Packing recommendations for visiting Toronto during the best travel months (May, June, July), when temperatures range from 14°C to 22°C:
Toronto has a continental climate (Koppen classification: Dfb). The warmest month is July with highs of 26°C, while the coldest month is January at just -1°C. Annual rainfall averages 806mm across approximately 117 rain days.
| Metric | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °C | -1 | 0 | 4 | 10 | 17 | 22 | 26 | 25 | 22 | 15 | 8 | 3 |
| Low °C | -7 | -8 | -4 | 2 | 9 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 9 | 3 | -3 |
| Rain Days | 10 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Rain mm | 61 | 50 | 57 | 78 | 73 | 78 | 71 | 65 | 69 | 75 | 67 | 62 |
| Sun h/day | 5 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 5 |
| Humidity % | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 |
| UV Index | 1 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 1 |
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