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Toronto weather in April

With highs near 8°C (47°F) and lows around 2°C (36°F), April feels cool in Toronto. Rainfall averages about 74 mm (some rain) and the sky is often cloudy. Daytime highs are 5°C warmer than March and 7°C cooler than May.

What stands out in April

  • Short daylight hours mean CN Tower is best seen around midday.
  • Seasonally, April counts as mid-spring in Toronto.
  • Just 60 km apart, but Toronto runs about 2°C cooler than Hamilton this month.
  • It warms up quickly from here: by May highs are about 7°C higher.

Avg high

8°C

47°F

Avg low

2°C

36°F

Rainfall

74 mm

some rain

Humidity

79%

relative

Sky

77%

cloud · often cloudy

Toronto weather by month

Low → high °C Rain (mm)
Show the monthly averages as a table
Average monthly climate in Toronto
MonthAvg highAvg lowRainHumidityCloud cover
January0°C / 32°F-5°C / 23°F57 mm84%81%
February0°C / 32°F-5°C / 22°F48 mm84%80%
March4°C / 38°F-2°C / 28°F49 mm80%74%
April8°C / 47°F2°C / 36°F74 mm79%77%
May16°C / 60°F8°C / 47°F67 mm79%75%
June21°C / 70°F14°C / 58°F76 mm75%67%
July26°C / 78°F20°C / 67°F64 mm71%63%
August25°C / 77°F19°C / 67°F59 mm72%62%
September22°C / 71°F16°C / 61°F62 mm73%62%
October15°C / 59°F10°C / 50°F78 mm77%74%
November8°C / 46°F3°C / 38°F58 mm79%74%
December3°C / 38°F-1°C / 31°F56 mm83%81%

What to pack for April

  • A proper insulated winter coat
  • A hat, scarf and gloves
  • A compact umbrella or packable rain jacket
  • Water-resistant shoes
Full season-by-season packing guide →

Is April a good time to visit Toronto?

Our Toronto guide recommends: May to September for warm weather, or September to October for autumn colour.

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.

Best time to visit Toronto →

Other Canada cities in April

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Toronto in April: quick answers

Is April a good time to visit Toronto?

April is cool in Toronto, with highs around 8°C. Better for museums and city walks than the beach, and usually quieter.

How warm is Toronto in April?

Average highs are about 8°C (47°F) and average lows about 2°C (36°F), based on 10 years of daily data.

Does it rain a lot in Toronto in April?

Toronto typically gets around 74 mm of rain in April — some rain.

When is the best time to visit Toronto?

May to September for warm weather, or September to October for autumn colour.

Figures are long-term averages for the area around Toronto (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.