Best time to visit
Best Time to Visit Toronto
Canada's largest city, a diverse, lakeside metropolis known for its distinct neighbourhoods and the CN Tower skyline. It's regularly ranked among the world's most multicultural cities, which shows up strongly in its food scene.
Best time to visit: May to September for warm weather, or September to October for autumn colour.
Local tip: Toronto winters are genuinely cold — if visiting between December and March, plan for well below freezing and use the city's indoor PATH walkway system downtown.
Getting around: The TTC (subway, streetcars, and buses) covers most of the city, and downtown itself, along with the PATH underground walkway, is very walkable.
Good to know: Toronto's food scene reflects its diversity strongly — neighbourhoods like Kensington Market and Chinatown are worth building an afternoon around rather than just the major landmarks.
What to plan your trip around
- CN Tower
A 553-metre communications tower with an observation deck and glass floor above the city.
- Distillery District
A pedestrian-only historic district of Victorian industrial buildings turned galleries and restaurants.
- Toronto Islands
A car-free chain of islands just offshore, reachable by ferry, with beaches and skyline views.
- St. Lawrence Market
A historic covered market often ranked among the best food markets in the world.
Toronto weather by month
Toronto weather by month
Average temperatures and rainfall Toronto gets in each month (2011–2020). Tap a month for the full breakdown.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0°C | -5°C | 57 mm | 84% |
| February | 0°C | -5°C | 48 mm | 84% |
| March | 4°C | -2°C | 49 mm | 80% |
| April | 8°C | 2°C | 74 mm | 79% |
| May | 16°C | 8°C | 67 mm | 79% |
| June | 21°C | 14°C | 76 mm | 75% |
| July | 26°C | 20°C | 64 mm | 71% |
| August | 25°C | 19°C | 59 mm | 72% |
| September | 22°C | 16°C | 62 mm | 73% |
| October | 15°C | 10°C | 78 mm | 77% |
| November | 8°C | 3°C | 58 mm | 79% |
| December | 3°C | -1°C | 56 mm | 83% |
Toronto through the year
January · 0° / -5°C · 57 mm
- Mornings start cold: the average low is -5°C, and frost is common.
- January is among Toronto's three coolest months.
April · 8° / 2°C · 74 mm
- Short daylight hours mean CN Tower is best seen around midday.
- It warms up quickly from here: by May highs are about 7°C higher.
July · 26° / 20°C · 64 mm
- Good walking weather for combining Distillery District and CN Tower in one day.
- Toronto is usually about 3°C cooler than Hamilton, 60 km away, in July.
October · 15° / 10°C · 78 mm
- It cools down fast from here: November is about 7°C cooler.
- There's little difference between day and night (around 5°C).
The best time to visit Toronto is June, August and September, when average highs are 21–25°C and rainfall is around 66 mm a month.
At a glance
When to go to Toronto, season by season
December – February
Cold1° / -4°C · 54 mm
Cool to cold days. Fine for museums and city breaks, less so for the beach.
March – May
Cold9° / 3°C · 63 mm
Cool to cold days. Fine for museums and city breaks, less so for the beach.
June – August
Best time24° / 18°C · 66 mm
Pleasant temperatures and relatively little rain: the best window for sightseeing and time outdoors.
Frequently asked questions
- When is the best time to visit Toronto?
- For pleasant, fairly dry weather, go to Toronto in June, August and September. Average highs are then 21–25°C.
- Why is June a good time to visit Toronto?
- In June, Toronto averages 21°C by day and 14°C at night, with about 76 mm of rain and 67% cloud cover: warm enough to be outdoors without the peak heat or the wettest weather.
- What is the warmest month in Toronto?
- July is the warmest month in Toronto, with average highs of 26°C and lows of 20°C.
- What is the coldest month in Toronto?
- January is the coldest month in Toronto: average highs of 0°C, dropping to -5°C at night.
- When does it rain the most in Toronto?
- October is the wettest month in Toronto with about 78 mm of rain. The driest is February, with around 48 mm.
- When is the worst time to visit Toronto?
- January is the least pleasant month in Toronto, with average highs of just 0°C. It's still fine for museums and fewer crowds.
- Is the shoulder season a good time to visit Toronto?
- Yes. May and October sit just outside the best months for Toronto, with average highs of 15–16°C and about 73 mm of rain a month. Weather-wise, they are a good alternative to the peak months.
- How can I check the weather in Toronto before I travel?
- Compare the live forecast for Toronto from three independent weather services on WeatherCompare. When they agree, the forecast is more reliable.
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