Best time to visit Toronto
The best months to visit Toronto are June, August and September, based on month-by-month temperature and rainfall data. The full year of weather, daylight, holidays, and festival timing is below.
June, August and September score best for Toronto weather:
- June25° / 14°CJune is warm and showery, strong for Pride Toronto, Luminato, island ferries, and outdoor meals.
- August26° / 16°CAugust stays warm, with CNE, beaches, islands, and evening Queen West plans needing storm flexibility.
- September22° / 12°CSeptember is mild, with TIFF demand, university energy, and Niagara day trips competing for hotels.
By TripSapien · Updated August 24, 2026
Toronto weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain (mm) | Rainy days | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -2° | -9° | 64 | 12 | 9h |
| February | -1° | -9° | 51 | 8 | 10h |
| March | 5° | -4° | 52 | 9 | 12h |
| April | 12° | 2° | 79 | 10 | 13h |
| May | 20° | 9° | 80 | 9 | 15h |
| JuneBest weather | 25° | 14° | 87 | 9 | 15h |
| July | 27° | 17° | 85 | 9 | 15h |
| AugustBest weather | 26° | 16° | 72 | 8 | 14h |
| SeptemberBest weather | 22° | 12° | 83 | 8 | 12h |
| October | 14° | 6° | 71 | 10 | 11h |
| November | 8° | 0° | 77 | 10 | 9h |
| December | 2° | -5° | 62 | 10 | 9h |
Temperatures in °C. Long-term monthly averages.
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Toronto month by month
January
Toronto in January: -1.7°C high, -9.2°C low, 64mm rain over 12 days, 9.1h daylight. Cold and clearer — short daylight but skies open.
February
Toronto in February: -0.8°C high, -9°C low, 51mm rain over 8 days, 10.3h daylight. Cold and clearer — short daylight but skies open.
Toronto Black Film Festival (Held in February)
March
Toronto in March: 4.6°C high, -4.3°C low, 52mm rain over 9 days, 11.6h daylight. Cold and clearer — short daylight but skies open.
April
Toronto in April: 11.9°C high, 1.9°C low, 79mm rain over 10 days, 13.2h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
May
Toronto in May: 19.6°C high, 8.5°C low, 80mm rain over 9 days, 14.5h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
Doors Open
JuneBest weather
Toronto in June: 24.6°C high, 13.9°C low, 87mm rain over 9 days, 15.2h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
Pride Toronto (Held the last week of June)
July
Toronto in July: 27°C high, 16.6°C low, 85mm rain over 9 days, 15h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
AugustBest weather
Toronto in August: 26°C high, 15.8°C low, 72mm rain over 8 days, 13.8h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
Canadian National Exhibition (From mid-August to Labour Day) · Fan Expo Canada
SeptemberBest weather
Toronto in September: 22°C high, 11.6°C low, 83mm rain over 8 days, 12.3h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
Canadian National Exhibition (From mid-August to Labour Day) · Toronto International Film Festival (Starts the Thursday night after Labour Day)
October
Toronto in October: 14.4°C high, 5.7°C low, 71mm rain over 10 days, 10.8h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
Inside Out LGBT Film & Video Festival · Toronto International Festival of Authors (Late October to early November, with related events throughout the year)
November
Toronto in November: 7.6°C high, 0.3°C low, 77mm rain over 10 days, 9.4h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
Toronto International Festival of Authors (Late October to early November, with related events throughout the year)
December
Toronto in December: 1.5°C high, -5°C low, 62mm rain over 10 days, 8.8h daylight. Cold and clearer — short daylight but skies open.
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