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Toronto in April
Toronto warms up: highs climb to 48°F (9°C), from 38°F in March, with lows of 36°F (2°C) and about 2.8 in (71 mm) of rain.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 54/100, 7th of 12.
- Avg high
- 48°F (9°C)
- Avg low
- 36°F (2°C)
- Rain
- 2.8 in (71 mm)
- Humidity
- 79%
- Cloud cover
- 75%
- Daylight
- ~13 h 13 min
- Comfort score
- 54/100 · Fair
What April feels like
Cool days top out near 48°F (9°C), better for brisk walks than lingering outside.
Nights cool to an average low of 36°F (2°C).
Some rain is likely, about 2.8 in (71 mm) in the month, so pack for a shower or two.
Skies are often grey, with average cloud cover around 75%.
Plan around April
April sits mid-table; the best months are June – September.
- Comfort improves from 44/100 in March to 54/100.
- Our Toronto, Niagara & Prince Edward County route recommends May – Oct, so April falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for April
- Insulated jackethighs only 48°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaa shower or two is likely
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Toronto in April
Weather can go either way, so the picks below mix open-air spots with indoor backups.
Royal Ontario Museum
Natural history and world culture museum with dinosaur galleries and the Crystal facade.
Why now An indoor-leaning stop when highs sit around 48°F.
Carousel Bakery
St. Lawrence Market stall that made the peameal bacon sandwich famous.
Why now A warm sit-down stop when highs sit around 48°F.
Distillery District
Pedestrian Victorian industrial district of galleries, cafés and shops.
Why now A way to spend part of a cold day out of the wind.
Pai Northern Thai Kitchen
Lively basement restaurant for khao soi and northern Thai curries.
Why now Somewhere to warm up between colder walks.
St. Lawrence Market
Historic food hall with butchers, cheesemongers and the peameal bacon sandwich.
Nearby in April
- Niagara Falls & Niagara-on-the-Lake in April~36 mi · highs 51°F, 3.0 in rain · 2°C (3°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Prince Edward County in April~109 mi · highs 48°F, 2.8 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Seneca Lake in April~133 mi · highs 55°F, 3.3 in rain · 4°C (7°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Keuka Lake in April~135 mi · highs 56°F, 3.1 in rain · 5°C (8°F) warmer by day, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Toronto in April: quick answers
Is April a good time to visit Toronto?
It's middling, scoring 54/100. The best months are June – September, at up to 86. Expect highs of 48°F (9°C) and 2.8 in (71 mm) of rain. Our Toronto, Niagara & Prince Edward County route recommends May – Oct, so April is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Toronto in April?
Average highs are 48°F (9°C) and average lows 36°F (2°C), making it the 6th-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Toronto in April?
Some: about 2.8 in (71 mm) of rain falls across April on average, the 4th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 30.5 in (774 mm).
What should I pack for Toronto in April?
Bring insulated jacket (highs only 48°F), packable rain jacket or umbrella (a shower or two is likely) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
Planning Toronto in April?
Share this April plan with your group, poll everyone on dates and keep the packing list in one place.