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Best Time to Visit Toronto

For the most comfortable weather in Toronto, aim for June – September. August tops our comfort score at 86/100, with highs around 76°F (25°C) and 2.3 in (59 mm) of rain. May and October are good shoulder-season months. The toughest months are December – February, mainly because of cool days.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Best months
Jun – Sep
Shoulder
May and Oct
Toughest
Dec – Feb
Warmest
Jul · 77°F
Coldest nights
Feb · 22°F
Wettest
Jul · 3.0 in
Driest
Feb · 1.9 in

Toronto weather by month

Highs run from 32°F to 77°F across the year, and the yearly total is about 30.5 in (774 mm) of rain and snow.

5°14°23°32°41°50°59°68°77°32°Jan32°Feb38°Mar48°Apr59°May70°Jun77°Jul76°Aug70°Sep57°Oct46°Nov37°Dec050100
Daily low → high (°F)Monthly rain (mm, right axis)Best months
Monthly climate averages for Toronto, 2001–2025
MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Avg high32°F0°C32°F0°C38°F4°C48°F9°C59°F15°C70°F21°C77°F25°C76°F25°C70°F21°C57°F14°C46°F8°C37°F3°C
Avg low23°F-5°C22°F-5°C28°F-2°C36°F2°C46°F8°C58°F14°C65°F19°C66°F19°C60°F15°C48°F9°C38°F3°C29°F-1°C
Rain/snow2.1 in54 mm1.9 in49 mm2.1 in53 mm2.8 in71 mm2.9 in73 mm2.8 in71 mm3.0 in75 mm2.3 in59 mm2.6 in66 mm2.9 in74 mm2.6 in66 mm2.5 in63 mm
Humidity86%84%81%79%78%76%72%72%74%78%81%84%
Cloud81%79%74%75%74%68%64%62%60%74%75%81%
Comfort414344547284838684705140

Source: NASA POWER (public domain), 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km satellite and reanalysis grid, so coasts and valleys can differ from what's shown. The grid cell sits at about 99 m (325 ft), close to Toronto's own ~90 m. Precipitation includes snow as melted water; daylight is calculated from latitude. Check a forecast before you go.

How we pick the best months

  • Temperature (40 pts): full marks for average daytime highs of 64–81°F (18–27°C); minus 3 points per °C below and 4 per °C above.
  • Rain (25 pts): full marks up to 40 mm (1.6 in) a month, falling to zero at 250 mm (9.8 in).
  • Humidity (15 pts): only counts when it is warm (mean above 18°C); minus 0.75 points per % above 70% relative humidity.
  • Cloud (20 pts): full marks at 30% cloud cover or less, falling to zero at 90%.
Best months: within 6 points of the top (or 85+). Shoulder: within 18 and at least 45. Toughest: within 6 of the lowest. Comfort only; crowds, prices, festivals and openings aren't scored.

Toronto season by season

Winter Dec – Feb

The cold peaks here: highs of 32–37°F (0–3°C), and nights reach 22°F (-5°C). It's the driest season, with only about 6.5 in (166 mm) of rain or snow, 21% of the year's total. January & February are cold enough for snow. It holds the toughest stretch on our comfort score (December – February), averaging 41/100.

Spring Mar – May

Temperatures climb through the season, from 38°F highs in March to 59°F by May. About 7.8 in (197 mm) of rain falls across these months, 25% of the year's total. Nights dip below freezing in March. May score well without being the very best (season average 57/100).

Summer Jun – Aug

The warmest stretch of the year, with highs of 70–77°F (21–25°C). About 8.1 in (205 mm) of rain falls across these months, 26% of the year's total. Lows bottom out around 58°F (14°C). June – August are among the best-scoring months (season average 84/100).

Autumn Sep – Nov

Temperatures slide from 70°F highs in September to 46°F by November. It's the wettest season, with about 8.1 in (206 mm) of rain, 27% of the year's total. Lows bottom out around 38°F (3°C). Comfort peaks here: September ranks with the year's best, and the season averages 68/100.

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Plan by month

By comfort score: 4 Great, 2 Good, 2 Fair and 4 Tough. Great months: June – September. Tap a month for its own guide.

Toronto weather questions

When is the best time to visit Toronto?

For the most comfortable weather in Toronto, aim for June – September. August tops our comfort score at 86/100, with highs around 76°F (25°C) and 2.3 in (59 mm) of rain. May and October are good shoulder-season months. The toughest months are December – February, mainly because of cool days.

What is the rainiest month in Toronto?

July is the wettest month, averaging about 3.0 in (75 mm) of rain. February is the driest, with about 1.9 in (49 mm). The yearly total is around 30.5 in (774 mm).

What is the coldest month in Toronto?

February is the coldest, with average lows of 22°F (-5°C) and highs of 32°F (0°C). The warmest is July, with average highs of 77°F (25°C).

Is Toronto humid in summer?

Not very: summer (June – August) humidity averages 73%, and highs peak around 77°F (25°C), so it rarely feels sticky.

Does it get below freezing in Toronto?

On average, yes: lows fall below 32°F (0°C) in December – March, bottoming out around 22°F (-5°C) in February.

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