Toronto · SpringMonth summary
Toronto weather in March
⚠️ Fair
🌡️ Temperature min / max
-2°C – 5°C
🌧 Rainy days
34% of days
☀️ Sunshine
8.5h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
4.1/10
📅 📅 Best month
July (8.5/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Toronto in March?
⚠️ Fair
✅ Yes if: you want the lowest prices and minimal crowds.
❌ No if: you're looking for summer weather — conditions don't support it.
Our take: Toronto in March: 34% rain, 8.5h of sunshine. Better to wait for July.
By trip type
Toronto in March by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ⚠️ Possible
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ❌ Not recommended
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ❌ Not recommended
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in March
🎯 Tourist low season — museums and monuments without queues Spring marks the start of the good season in Toronto. Temperatures rise (5°C) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Expect rain on 34% 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 March, Toronto averages 5°C, 34% rainy days and 8.5h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 4.1/10.
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Comparison
March vs July (best month)
The best month is July (score 8.5/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +21°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : +2%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +5.5h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Toronto in March
Is March a good time to visit Toronto?
March is not recommended for Toronto (score 4.1/10). With 34% rainy days and 8.5h of sunshine, consider July (8.5/10) instead.
What's the weather like in Toronto in March?
It's cool with 5°C daytime and -2°C at night. 8.5h of sunshine per day. Pack warm clothes and favour indoor visits.
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