The month in detail
What to expect in February
Winter in Toronto is cool (2°C during the day). Days are short (3.9h of sunshine) but the city reveals a different side. Rain risk remains low (25% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities.
February ranks 10 out of 12 months in Toronto. Compared to January: +1.1h of sun per day.
This month's conditions
What it's like in February
UV index
3 · low
no protection needed
Feels like
dry air
-8°
Daylight
10.3h of daylight
Air quality
good
AQI 27
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Is February the right month?
The best month in Toronto is July (8.5/10), 7.4 pts higher than February.
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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 February
If February doesn't convince you for this destination, compare with others.
Location
Where is Toronto ?
Global position + regional geographic context.
🌍 World
🔍 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 February?
The average UV index reaches 3 in February in Toronto (low), with about 10.3h of daylight. No protection needed.