Toronto, Canada Climate & Monthly Averages
The climate of Toronto
Toronto has a humid continental climate, marked by warm summers and cold, often snowy winters. Average daytime highs range from about 32°F (0°C) in January to around 79°F (26°C) in July, and the city records roughly 126 days of measurable precipitation a year.
Climate quick facts
- Hottest month: July - highs near 79°F (26°C)
- Coldest month: January - highs near 32°F (0°C)
- Record high: 93°F (34°C) · Record low: -13°F (-25°C) (2015–2024)
- Wettest month: April (13 rainy days) · Sunniest: July (12.7 h sun/day)
- Climate type: humid continental - warm summers and cold, often snowy winters
- Snow: about 20 days a year
Temperatures through the year
The warmest stretch of the year centers on July. Highs average 79°F (26°C) and overnight lows stay near 64°F (18°C). The coolest month is January, with typical highs of 32°F (0°C) and lows around 19°F (-7°C). Based on 2015–2024 weather data, temperatures have reached as high as 93°F (34°C) and dropped as low as -13°F (-25°C).
Rain, sun and snow
April is usually the wettest month. It brings about 3.9 inches (100 mm) of rain over 13 days, while September is the driest. July brings the most sunshine, averaging 12.7 hours of sun a day. Snow falls on about 20 days in a typical year, mostly from November through April.
Monthly climate table
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32° | 19° | 10 | 2.7 in | 4.8 h/day | 72% |
| February | 33° | 18° | 9 | 2.4 in | 6.4 h/day | 71% |
| March | 41° | 26° | 10 | 2.6 in | 7.5 h/day | 68% |
| April | 51° | 35° | 13 | 3.9 in | 8.9 h/day | 69% |
| May | 63° | 47° | 10 | 2.7 in | 10.9 h/day | 70% |
| June | 73° | 58° | 10 | 3.6 in | 12.1 h/day | 69% |
| July | 79° | 64° | 11 | 2.9 in | 12.7 h/day | 70% |
| August | 78° | 64° | 10 | 2.7 in | 11.5 h/day | 72% |
| September | 72° | 58° | 9 | 2.3 in | 10.0 h/day | 74% |
| October | 59° | 47° | 12 | 3.5 in | 7.0 h/day | 74% |
| November | 46° | 35° | 10 | 2.5 in | 5.6 h/day | 74% |
| December | 38° | 27° | 12 | 2.9 in | 4.1 h/day | 76% |
Toronto month by month
Toronto weather in January
January brings highs around 32°F (0°C), lows near 19°F (-7°C), about 10 wet days and roughly 4 snowy days - typically the coldest month of the year in Toronto.
Toronto weather in February
February brings highs around 33°F (1°C), lows near 18°F (-8°C), about 9 wet days and roughly 5 snowy days.
Toronto weather in March
March brings highs around 41°F (5°C), lows near 26°F (-3°C), about 10 wet days and roughly 3 snowy days.
Toronto weather in April
April brings highs around 51°F (10°C), lows near 35°F (2°C), about 13 wet days and roughly 1 snowy days - typically the wettest month of the year in Toronto.
Toronto weather in May
May brings highs around 63°F (17°C), lows near 47°F (8°C), about 10 wet days.
Toronto weather in June
June brings highs around 73°F (23°C), lows near 58°F (14°C), about 10 wet days.
Toronto weather in July
July brings highs around 79°F (26°C), lows near 64°F (18°C), about 11 wet days - typically the hottest month and the sunniest month of the year in Toronto.
Toronto weather in August
August brings highs around 78°F (26°C), lows near 64°F (18°C), about 10 wet days.
Toronto weather in September
September brings highs around 72°F (22°C), lows near 58°F (14°C), about 9 wet days - typically the driest month of the year in Toronto.
Toronto weather in October
October brings highs around 59°F (15°C), lows near 47°F (8°C), about 12 wet days.
Toronto weather in November
November brings highs around 46°F (8°C), lows near 35°F (2°C), about 10 wet days and roughly 1 snowy days.
Toronto weather in December
December brings highs around 38°F (3°C), lows near 27°F (-3°C), about 12 wet days and roughly 5 snowy days.
Seasons in Toronto
Spring (March through May)
Spring in Toronto is chilly, with daytime highs averaging 52°F (11°C) and nights around 36°F (2°C); expect showers on roughly 33 days across the season, plus around 4 snowy days.
Summer (June through August)
Summer in Toronto is mild and warm, with daytime highs averaging 77°F (25°C) and nights around 62°F (16°C); expect showers on roughly 31 days across the season.
Fall (September through November)
Fall in Toronto stays on the cool side of mild, with daytime highs averaging 59°F (15°C) and nights around 46°F (8°C); expect showers on roughly 30 days across the season.
Winter (December through February)
Winter in Toronto is bitterly cold, with daytime highs averaging 34°F (1°C) and nights around 22°F (-6°C); expect showers on roughly 31 days across the season, plus around 15 snowy days. Wind makes those temperatures feel harsher than they sound - pair the forecast winds with the wind speed converter to judge conditions on exposed skin.
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Best time to visit Toronto
The best time to visit Toronto is generally May to October, when this window offers the warmest, brightest days of the year. Daytime temperatures in that window typically sit near 71°F (22°C).
Pack for Toronto with a heavy insulated coat, hat and gloves for winter; a compact umbrella or rain shell - showers are a regular feature. Evenings can feel noticeably cooler than afternoons - July nights average 64°F (18°C).
Toronto temperature records (2015-2024)
Derived from ERA5 reanalysis data, 2015–2024. Official station records may differ.