Toronto · WinterMonth summary
Toronto weather in January
❌ Poor
🌡️ Temperature min / max
-6°C – 1°C
🌧 Rainy days
31% of days
☀️ Sunshine
4.6h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
3.4/10
📅 📅 Best month
July (8.5/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Toronto in January?
❌ Poor
✅ Yes if: you enjoy winter atmosphere and the lowest prices of the year.
❌ No if: you're looking for sunshine or outdoor activities.
Our take: January is a difficult time for Toronto. July (8.5/10) is much more favourable.
By trip type
Toronto in January by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ⚠️ Possible
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ❌ Not recommended
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ❌ Not recommended
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in January
🎯 Tourist low season — museums and monuments without queues Winter in Toronto is cool (1°C during the day). Days are short (4.6h of sunshine) but the city reveals a different side. Expect rain on 31% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | 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
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In January, Toronto averages 1°C, 31% rainy days and 4.6h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 3.4/10.
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Comparison
January vs July (best month)
The best month is July (score 8.5/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +25°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : +5%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +9.4h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Toronto in January
Is January a good time to visit Toronto?
January is not recommended for Toronto (score 3.4/10). With 31% rainy days and 4.6h of sunshine, consider July (8.5/10) instead.
What's the weather like in Toronto in January?
It's cool with 1°C daytime and -6°C at night. 4.6h of sunshine per day. Pack warm clothes and favour indoor visits.
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