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When is the best time to visit Toronto?
In general the best time to visit Toronto is probably August, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are June, July, August, while the coldest months are January, February, December.
But ultimately the best time to visit depends on what you want to do:
- The best time for a sun tanning holiday is June, July, August. Average maximum temperatures are up to +77°F in August and it has 9 sunny days on average.
- In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during June - September.
- If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is October, November, December with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Toronto in different months
This is the average weather in Toronto for each month based on historic data:
May, June, July, August, September usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +77°F during July.
In January, February, March, April, October, November, December the weather is average. Expect around 60 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 93 mm in October.
Climate in Toronto
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Toronto for each month:
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +57°F | +64°F | +72°F | +81°F | +91°F | +93°F | +99°F | +95°F | +91°F | +86°F | +70°F | +59°F |
| Average Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +30°F | +32°F | +39°F | +50°F | +63°F | +72°F | +77°F | +77°F | +70°F | +57°F | +46°F | +36°F |
| Minimum Temperature | |||||||||||
| -13°F | -13°F | -9°F | +14°F | +28°F | +39°F | +48°F | +48°F | +37°F | +27°F | +10°F | -9°F |
| Avg. water temperature | |||||||||||
| +38°F | +37°F | +37°F | +41°F | +48°F | +69°F | +77°F | +76°F | +73°F | +66°F | +53°F | +45°F |
| Humidity, % | |||||||||||
| 74 | 71 | 69 | 67 | 68 | 70 | 71 | 73 | 74 | 75 | 74 | 75 |
| Rain, mm | |||||||||||
| 33 | 24 | 43 | 80 | 77 | 81 | 74 | 68 | 81 | 93 | 78 | 52 |
| Snow, mm | |||||||||||
| 41 | 39 | 27 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 30 |
| Average wind speed, m/s | |||||||||||
| 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 |
| Sunny Days | |||||||||||
| 2 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 4 | 2 |
| Cloud Days | |||||||||||
| 11 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 11 |
| Rainy Days | |||||||||||
| 4 | 3 | 6 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 16 | 12 | 7 |
| Snowy Days | |||||||||||
| 14 | 12 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 11 |
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Toronto during the whole year:
The hottest month in Toronto is August with average maximum temperature going up to +77°F. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of +21°F.
Water temperature
Here are the water temperatures in Toronto during the whole year:
Toronto achieves its warmest water temperature in August, where the average sea temperature goes up to +72°F in average. Coldest water temperature is in February with +35°F in average.
When can you swim in Toronto?
You can swim in Toronto from July to August:
- In July - August the water is comfortable (70°F - 77°F);
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Toronto looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Toronto is December with average humidity going up to 75%. The least humid month is April with an average humidity of 67%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Toronto during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is July with approximately 9 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 74 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is October with approximately 16 rainy days and 93 mm of total precipitation.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm. in Toronto during the whole year based on historical data:
The snowiest month is January with approximately 14 snowy days.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Toronto:
What is the hottest month in Toronto?
The hottest month in Toronto is August with average maximum temperature of +77°F.
What is the coldest month in Toronto?
The coldest month in Toronto is January with minimum temperatures of +21°F.
Is Toronto worth visiting in winter?
Winter in Toronto could be a good time to visit, as the weather is generally ok.
When does it rain the least in Toronto?
if you're looking to visit Toronto when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for October, September, June. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being February with only 24 mm of rain.
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, 2023.
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.