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The best time to visit Toronto

Month-by-month climate averages for Toronto, Ontario, so you can pick your dates on data rather than guesswork.

Short answer

The most comfortable time to visit Toronto is usually May, June, July and August, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest April rain is behind you.

Toronto is warmest in July (highs near 26°C) and coldest in February (lows around -5°C), with roughly 969 mm of precipitation across the year and April the wettest month. The sweet spot for most visitors is May, June, July and August. Expect overnight frost in January, February, March and December.

These are long-run averages. For the actual days you are travelling, check the live Toronto forecast — and note how much the models agree, because that tells you how much to trust it.

Toronto weather by month

what to expect in Toronto through the year

Here is Toronto's typical weather in each month: the average daytime high and overnight low in °C, how each month feels, and the wettest month marked. Use it to plan any trip to Toronto by season.

Jan
-4°
Cold
Feb
-5°
Cold
Mar
-2°
Cold
Apr
12°
Cool
Wettest
May
18°
Mild
Jun
23°
15°
Warm
Jul
26°
17°
Warm
Aug
24°
16°
Warm
Sep
22°
15°
Warm
Oct
16°
Mild
Nov
Cool
Dec
-1°
Cold

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Toronto?
The most comfortable time to visit Toronto is usually May, June, July and August, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest April rain is behind you.
What is the warmest month in Toronto?
July is the warmest month in Toronto, averaging highs near 26°C.
What is the coldest month in Toronto?
February is the coldest month in Toronto, with lows around -5°C. Overnight frost is likely in January, February, March and December.
When is the rainy season in Toronto?
The wettest month in Toronto is usually April, out of roughly 969 mm of precipitation across the year.

Toronto month by month