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Best time to visit Toronto: month by month
Short answer
May to October is the best time, with summer highs of about 24-26°C, patios, festivals and the Toronto Islands. Autumn colours peak in October (about 16°C). Winter is cold, with highs near 0°C and lows of about -7 to -8°C, though the PATH network helps.
Month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 0°C | -7°C | 8 | low |
| Feb | 1°C | -8°C | 11 | low |
| Mar | 6°C | -3°C | 11 | medium |
| Apr | 12°C | 3°C | 13 | medium |
| May | 18°C | 9°C | 8 | medium |
| Jun | 24°C | 15°C | 10 | high |
| Jul | 26°C | 17°C | 14 | very high |
| Aug | 26°C | 18°C | 13 | very high |
| Sep | 22°C | 14°C | 8 | high |
| Oct | 16°C | 9°C | 11 | medium |
| Nov | 8°C | 1°C | 10 | low |
| Dec | 4°C | -1°C | 12 | medium |
Temperatures and rainy days: Copernicus ERA5 averages, 2021–2023. Crowd levels are our estimate.
Season by season
Spring (Mar–May)
Cool, warming from 6°C in March to 18°C in May, with 8-13 rainy days.
Summer (Jun–Aug)
Warm and humid, with highs of 24-26°C and 10-14 rainy days, often thunderstorms; festival season.
Autumn (Sep–Nov)
September (22°C) and October (16°C) are pleasant; November cools to 8°C.
Winter (Dec–Feb)
Cold, with highs of 0-4°C and lows down to -8°C, snow and icy pavements.
Events worth planning around
- Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), early September
- Pride Toronto, June
- Toronto Caribbean Carnival, July-August
- Canadian National Exhibition (CNE), late August to early September
- Nuit Blanche, early October
When to avoid
January and February are the coldest months, with snow and short days. TIFF in September brings very high hotel prices.
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Common questions
What is the best time to visit Toronto?
May to October, especially June and September.
How cold is Toronto in winter?
Highs around 0°C and lows near -8°C on average, with colder snaps.
When is TIFF?
In early September, for about 10 days; hotel prices rise sharply.