Quick decision
When to visit Toronto?
🌞 Best time overall
July
🌡️ Optimal temperature
18°C–26°C in July
🌧 Least rain
36% rainy days in July
🌧 Wettest month
December (41%)
📅 Best score
8.5/10
By trip type
Best time by type of trip
CN Tower & SkylineMay–September — tower, Toronto Island and Harbour cruise.
World NeighbourhoodsYear-round — Kensington, Little Italy, Greektown and Chinatown.
Niagara FallsApril–October — day trip (1h30), Hornblower cruise.
TIFF & CultureSeptember — Toronto International Film Festival. Year-round — ROM and AGO.
Monthly climate data
Toronto weather month by month
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rainy days (%) | Precip. mm/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌨️ January | -6°C | 1°C | 31% | 2.2 | 4.6h | 3.4/10 |
| 🌨️ February | -6°C | 2°C | 34% | 2.3 | 7.1h | 4.0/10 |
| 🌫️ March | -2°C | 5°C | 34% | 2.3 | 8.5h | 4.1/10 |
| 🌦️ April | 2°C | 10°C | 43% | 3.2 | 9.8h | 4.6/10 |
| ⛅ May | 8°C | 17°C | 35% | 2.5 | 12.4h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 14°C | 23°C | 35% | 2.8 | 13.7h | 8.1/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 18°C | 26°C | 36% | 2.4 | 14.0h | 8.5/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 18°C | 26°C | 32% | 2.3 | 12.9h | 8.4/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 15°C | 22°C | 30% | 1.9 | 11.6h | 7.8/10 |
| ⛅ October | 8°C | 15°C | 37% | 2.8 | 8.4h | 6.1/10 |
| 🌫️ November | 1°C | 7°C | 32% | 2.1 | 6.1h | 4.1/10 |
| 🌨️ December | -3°C | 3°C | 41% | 2.5 | 4.5h | 2.6/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Challenging climate
Average 11°C, 37% rainy days, 10.2h sunshine/day. Score: 5.3/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Good time
Average 25°C, 34% rainy days, 13.5h sunshine/day. Score: 8.3/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Acceptable
Average 15°C, 33% rainy days, 8.7h sunshine/day. Score: 6.0/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Challenging climate
Average 2°C, 35% rainy days, 5.4h sunshine/day. Score: 3.3/10.
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FAQ
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July is ideal with 36% rainy days and 26°C.
December is the wettest month with 41% rainy days.
Yes, July is the best month with an average of 26°C.
In winter, the average score is 3.3/10. Difficult period — prefer the peak season.
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