Best Time To Visit Ontario

Best Time to Visit Niagara Falls

June to August, the summer season in Canada, is the best time to explore Niagara Falls. During this period, tourists can take free Discover Niagara Shuttle to watch it up close. Also the water flow is at its peak due to high temperatures.

March to May (temperature)

From March to May, Ontario experiences spring. It is still pretty cold from the gone winter and temperature ranges from minus degrees in the early springtime to around 9-10°C during late May. The snow slowly begins to thaw during this period, and flowers like tulips and daffodils start growing.

Highlights: Canada Bloom, Toronto Comicon, Canadian Tulip Festival

June to August (temperature)

June, July and August are the main summer months in Ontario and also the peak tourism season. These are the warmest months of the year, with an average temperature ranging from 15-21°C. t can go as high as 27° C-28° C, but never crosses 30°C usually.

Highlights: Ottawa Fringe Festival, Toronto Jazz Festival, North by Northeast Festival

September to November (temperature)

During the months of September-November, there is autumn or fall season in Canada, including Ontario. Temperature varies from 15°-16°C during early September to 5°-6°C in November. This is one of the best times to visit Ottawa, Ontario region or even Toronto, with the child of the winter just setting in and the streets covered with red leaves.

Highlights: Niagara Falls Oktoberfest, Toronto International Film Festival, CityFolk Festival

December to February (temperature)

The average temperature in Ontario in December stays way too cold to enjoy outdoor activities comfortably. Throughout these months, it stays below freezing point. Extreme cold starts around the holiday season, and January is usually the coldest month with temperature as less as -15°C to -16°C.

Highlights: Winterlude, Cavalcade of Lights, Niagara Falls Winter Festival of Lights

Although Ontario has some beaches and other adventure activities that can be enjoyed in summer, the main ones begin in the icy cold of winter. The climate in Ontario during the winter, complete with long stretches of snow-covered land is perfect for skiing and snowboarding. Veterans can even go for cross-country skiing or hiking trails to enjoy the true Canadian winter. This time of the year is also great for enjoying the Yuletide season in the crispy winter of Ontario.