The month in detail
What to expect in April
Spring marks the start of the good season in Toronto. Temperatures rise (10°C) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Expect rain on 31% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended.
April ranks 7 out of 12 months in Toronto. Compared to March: +5°C daytime, 6 pts more rainy days, +0.8h of sun per day.
This month's conditions
What it's like in April
UV index
5 · moderate
protect during midday hours
Feels like
dry air
0°
Daylight
13.2h of daylight
Air quality
good
AQI 31
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Is April the right month?
The best month in Toronto is July (8.5/10), 4.4 pts higher than April.
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Plan your trip
Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.
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Hotels & rentals · Toronto
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Practical info
What you need to know before you go
Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a beach holiday.
Country · Canada
🗣️LanguageEnglish
💶CurrencyCanadian Dollar ($)
🚗DrivingRight-hand
🛡️Safety ⓘVery safe · 1/5
💰Cost of living ⓘModerate · 3/5
🌡️ Climate
🌍Climate typeTemperate oceanic
📈Climate trend ⓘStable
🔥Hottest monthJuly · 26°C
❄️Coolest monthJanuary · 1°C
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘApril · 31%
🏖️ Beach holiday
📅Peak seasonJuin → Sept
🏖️Swell (Sept–Mar) ⓘModérée
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Other destinations in April
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Location
Where is Toronto ?
Global position + regional geographic context.
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🔍 Geographic context
CanadaTemperate oceanic climate with a 8.5 → 0.9 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
43.65°N · 79.38°W
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Toronto?
July is the best month with 26.0°C highs, 18.0°C lows, 9.0h of sunshine and 26.0% rainy days. The months of July & August offer comparable conditions.
How many hours of sunshine does Toronto get in July?
Toronto averages 9.0 sunshine hours per day in July. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 8.0/10.
What is the rainiest month in Toronto?
December is the most unfavourable month with December has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.
What are the temperatures at night in Toronto in July?
In July, overnight lows reach 18.0°C, while afternoon highs average 26.0°C.
Is Toronto good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Toronto scores 1.0/10 on average — Difficult period — prefer the peak season.. The best month overall remains July with a score of 8.0/10.
When should you avoid Toronto?
December is the most difficult month to visit Toronto, with December has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.
Do you need sun protection in Toronto in April?
The average UV index reaches 5 in April in Toronto (moderate), with about 13.2h of daylight. Protect during midday hours.