When is the best time to go to Toronto
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Toronto, Canada. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Toronto
Toronto weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Toronto are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2°C | 54mm | 3.4hrs | 10.4hrs |
January is a reasonably dry month in Toronto and the temperature is generally cold.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Toronto for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
January is in the winter in Toronto and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -2°C (28°F), whilst at night -10°C (14°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Toronto with around 54mm 2.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.4 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| -1°C | 45mm | 4.4hrs | 11.5hrs |
February in Toronto is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cold.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Toronto for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
February is in the winter in Toronto and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -2°C (29°F), whilst at night -9°C (15°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Toronto with around 45mm 1.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.4 hours of sunshine per day.
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3°C | 61mm | 5.2hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in March in Toronto is characteristically cold and reasonably dry.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Toronto for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
March is in the spring in Toronto and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 4°C (39°F), whilst at night -4°C (25°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Toronto with around 61mm 2.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.2 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10°C | 67mm | 6.7hrs | 14.4hrs |
Toronto's weather in April is typically cool and reasonably dry in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Toronto.
April is in the spring in Toronto and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 11°C (52°F), whilst at night 2°C (35°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Toronto with around 67mm 2.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.7 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17°C | 69mm | 7.9hrs | 15.7hrs |
May is a reasonably dry month in Toronto and the temperature is generally mild.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Toronto.
May is in the spring in Toronto and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 18°C (65°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Toronto with around 69mm 2.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.9 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21°C | 69mm | 9.2hrs | 10.4hrs |
The climate in Toronto during June can be summarized as warm and reasonably dry.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Toronto, with some very good weather at this time of year.
June is in the summer in Toronto and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Toronto with around 69mm 2.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.2 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24°C | 70mm | 9.8hrs | 11.5hrs |
July in Toronto is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being warm.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Toronto, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
July is in the summer in Toronto and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 16°C (61°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Toronto with around 70mm 2.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.8 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23°C | 83mm | 8.5hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in August in Toronto is characteristically warm, humid and a little damp.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Toronto, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
August is in the summer in Toronto and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 26°C (78°F), whilst at night 15°C (60°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Toronto with around 83mm 3.3 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.5 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19°C | 75mm | 6.5hrs | 14.4hrs |
Toronto's weather in September is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Toronto, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
September is in the fall / autumn in Toronto and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 11°C (53°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Toronto with around 75mm 3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.5 hours of sunshine per day.
Toronto weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13°C | 63mm | 5.1hrs | 15.7hrs |
October is a reasonably dry month in Toronto and the temperature is generally cool.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Toronto.
October is in the fall / autumn in Toronto and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (58°F), whilst at night 6°C (42°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Toronto with around 63mm 2.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.1 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6°C | 72mm | 3hrs | 10.4hrs |
Cool and reasonably dry weather often prevails in Toronto during the month of November
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Toronto for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
November is in the fall / autumn in Toronto and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 7°C (45°F), whilst at night 1°C (33°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Toronto with around 72mm 2.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3 hours of sunshine per day.
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0°C | 72mm | 2.6hrs | 11.5hrs |
December in Toronto is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cold.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Toronto for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
December is in the winter in Toronto and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 1°C (33°F), whilst at night -6°C (21°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Toronto with around 72mm 2.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.6 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Toronto weather stats
| Hottest month: | July | 26.3°C 79.3°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | February | 45mm 1.8ins |
| Sunniest month: | July | 9.8hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | -2.5°C 27.5°F |
| Wettest month: | August | 83mm 3.3ins |
| Warmest sea: | August | 21.4°C 70.5°F |
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