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Toronto in March
Toronto warms up: highs climb to 38°F (4°C), from 32°F in February, with lows of 28°F (-2°C) and about 2.1 in (53 mm) of rain.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 44/100, 9th of 12.
- Avg high
- 38°F (4°C)
- Avg low
- 28°F (-2°C)
- Rain
- 2.1 in (53 mm)
- Humidity
- 81%
- Cloud cover
- 74%
- Daylight
- ~11 h 38 min
- Comfort score
- 44/100 · Tough
What March feels like
Highs only reach about 38°F (4°C), so plan short stints outside between indoor stops.
Average lows of 28°F (-2°C) mean frosty nights and icy mornings.
About 2.1 in (53 mm) of rain falls in a typical year's March.
Plan around March
March sits mid-table; the best months are June – September.
- Last month with freezing nights on average; by April, lows rise to 36°F.
- Comfort holds steady from February (43 → 44/100).
- Our Toronto, Niagara & Prince Edward County route recommends May – Oct, so March falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for March
- Hat, gloves and thermal base layerslows around 28°F
- Shoes with gripfrost and ice are possible
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Toronto in March
Cold days call for a roof: these picks favor sit-down and indoor stops, plus a few for drier spells.
Art Gallery of Ontario
Frank Gehry-redesigned gallery with Canadian art and a Group of Seven collection.
Why now An indoor-leaning stop when highs sit around 38°F.
Pai Northern Thai Kitchen
Lively basement restaurant for khao soi and northern Thai curries.
Why now A warm sit-down stop when highs sit around 38°F.
CN Tower
553-metre tower with a glass floor, revolving restaurant and the EdgeWalk ledge.
St. Lawrence Market
Historic food hall with butchers, cheesemongers and the peameal bacon sandwich.
Why now A way to spend part of a cold day out of the wind.
Kensington Market
Bohemian blocks of vintage shops, cafés and global food counters.
Nearby in March
- Niagara Falls & Niagara-on-the-Lake in March~36 mi · highs 40°F, 2.3 in rain or snow · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Prince Edward County in March~109 mi · highs 38°F, 2.2 in rain or snow · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Seneca Lake in March~133 mi · highs 41°F, 2.6 in rain or snow · 2°C (3°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Keuka Lake in March~135 mi · highs 42°F, 2.6 in rain or snow · 2°C (4°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 March: quick answers
Is March a good time to visit Toronto?
It's middling, scoring 44/100. The best months are June – September, at up to 86. Expect highs of 38°F (4°C) and 2.1 in (53 mm) of rain. Our Toronto, Niagara & Prince Edward County route recommends May – Oct, so March is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Toronto in March?
Average highs are 38°F (4°C) and average lows 28°F (-2°C), making it the 4th-coldest month by daytime highs, with nights below freezing on average.
Does it rain a lot in Toronto in March?
Not much: about 2.1 in (53 mm) of rain falls across March on average, the 2nd-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 30.5 in (774 mm).
What should I pack for Toronto in March?
Bring hat, gloves and thermal base layers (lows around 28°F), shoes with grip (frost and ice are possible) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
Planning Toronto in March?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.