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Toronto in October: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Toronto in October and see if it is worth visiting.
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October

Weather in Toronto in October 2024

OK Weather
Mild
☁️
Cloudy
If you plan to visit Toronto in October, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +57°F during the day and approximately 7 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 8 rainy days in the month and around 92 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+57°F
Avg. max. temperature
+27°F
Min.
+86°F
Max.
92 mm
Total precipitation
74%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
7 ☀️
Sunny Days
16 ⛅️
Cloudy
8 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Toronto has OK weather in October.

Average temperature in Toronto in October

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Toronto for October based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The temperature in October is +59°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +72°F during the day and a minimum of +36°F at night.

The average maximum temperature goes down 40% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +66°F to +52°F.

Is Toronto warm or cold in October?

Toronto is typically mild in October.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +70°F to +57°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +57°F to +46°F.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

Take a look at how October is compared to other months in Toronto:

Climate in Toronto in October

Toronto weather looks like this, on average, in October and the surrounding months.
SeptemberOctoberNovember
Avg. temperature
+70°F+57°F+46°F
Min. temperature
+37°F+27°F+10°F
Max. temperature
+90°F+86°F+70°F
Rainfall
82 mm92 mm79 mm
Wind
3 m/s4 m/s4 m/s
Humidity
73%74%74%
Air pressure
1016 HPa1015 HPa1016 HPa
Sunny days
1174
Cloudy days
121618
Rainy days
787
Snowy days
001

October typically has worse weather conditions compared to September. It’s getting colder in October. From +70°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +57°F. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 82 mm to 92 mm. Humidity rises from 73% to 74%. Winds are stronger in comparison to September, going up from 3 m/s to 4 m/s on average. The days becoming less sunny, going from 11 sunny days in September to 7 in October.

November brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Toronto in October based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 7 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Toronto is gradually increasing during October, going from 3 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during October in Toronto based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 32% chance of rain on an average day in October, with total rainfall of approximately 49 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 18 mm, which is considered light rain. October is a pretty wet month with over 10 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
October is one of the rainiest months in Toronto, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Toronto wettest month is October, where a typical day has a 26% chance of precipitation and 92 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 7% chance of precipitation and 24 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last October in Toronto?

This is the weather in Toronto in October 2023:
1 October
☀️
+67°F
2 October
☀️
+62°F
3 October
☀️
+60°F
4 October
☀️
+64°F
5 October
☀️
+72°F
6 October
☁️
+71°F
7 October
🌧️
+65°F
8 October
☁️
+52°F
9 October
☁️
+58°F
10 October
☁️
+58°F
11 October
☀️
+68°F
12 October
☁️
+64°F
13 October
🌧️
+64°F
14 October
☀️
+55°F
15 October
☁️
+55°F
16 October
☁️
+58°F
17 October
🌧️
+54°F
18 October
☁️
+47°F
19 October
☁️
+47°F
20 October
☁️
+44°F
21 October
☀️
+60°F
22 October
☀️
+67°F
23 October
☀️
+65°F
24 October
☀️
+64°F
25 October
☀️
+64°F
26 October
🌧️
+59°F
27 October
☁️
+53°F
28 October
☀️
+49°F
29 October
☀️
+57°F
30 October
☀️
+57°F
31 October
☁️
+52°F
In October 2023 Toronto had 15 sunny days, 12 cloudy days, and 4 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +59°F, with an absolute maximum of +72°F and a minimum of +45°F. The average humidity was 70%, with a maximum of 97% and a minimum of 38%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 11 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Toronto climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Toronto in October has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1981 (+55°F) and the highest in 2007 (+67°F). The driest year was 2000 with only 30 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2021 with 301 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Toronto in October:

Is October a good time to visit Toronto?

It’s always a good time to visit Toronto, but the weather is changeable in October, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Toronto in October?

October has mild temperatures in Toronto. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Is Toronto rainy in October?

Toronto is often rainy in October. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Toronto in October?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Toronto in October, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in Canada

Check out the weather for other cities in Canada.

Monthly weather in Toronto

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Toronto, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.